Business Administration Apprentice

Business Administration Apprenticeship

Annual salary: up to £25,396.80

Business Administration Apprenticeship

Course title:
Business Administration (Level
3)

Location:

Ardleigh, Colchester (Bus routes are not suitable, having your own transport is preferred.)

Contract Type:
Fixed Term Apprenticeship

Salary:
Age 16–18: £7.96 per hour — 40 hours per week (including time at college)
Age 19–20: £11.06 per hour — 40 hours per week (including time at college)
Age 21+: £12.21 per hour (rising to £12.71 in April) — 40 hours per week (including time at college)

Training provider:
Inspiro

You will join Mears Group in the week commencing 03/08/2026, and your apprenticeship course will begin in the week commencing 21/09/2026. The programme has an expected duration of approximately 18 months

Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce, many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.

Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.

All our Apprentices are paid above the national minimum wage, and you’ll be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college, with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused.

As a Business Administration Apprentice in the Information Security and Governance Team, you will develop within the role guided by your mentor, you will listen, observe and participate in a range of tasks which will enable you gain new skills and knowledge in Data Protection that contribute to the successful achievement of the apprenticeship programme.

You will be involved in a wide range of activities including data protection case management, data analysis, attend meetings (face to face and virtual) and get involved in social value events.

One day a week (or 8 hours throughout the week) will be allocated to complete your college coursework; courses are online, and assessments are submitted via a secure portal. The rest of the week you will be in our Colchester branch.

• Introduction to business administration
• Developing effective communication skills, including making phone calls and responding to emails professionally
• Administrative and office skills, including case management.
• Data input and maintaining accurate records on internal systems
• Understanding confidentiality, data protection, and professional standards
• Learning how the wider business operates and how departments work together
• Developing organisational and time-management skills in a busy office environment
• Building confidence in using office IT systems and software

• GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above
• The ability to travel to your branch and to your college provider when required
• A genuine desire to learn and develop strong technical knowledge, including the skills, technology, and safety procedures needed to carry out the full range of tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive customer and client relationships
• Please note due to the nature of the role, successful applicants must complete a colour‑perception test and a basic maths and English assessment
• For this role you will be required to obtain Security Clearance. Please check the requirements for this.

• Laptop
• An industry‑recognised qualification
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• £250 contribution towards driving lessons
• Annual Mears Fun Day - a company‑wide celebration as a thank‑you from the Executive Team
• Support from Mears Group Apprentice Ambassadors
• Apprenticeship events and reward trips
• Staff perks through Mears Rewards - including discounts on weekly groceries (up to 10%), holidays, eye‑test vouchers, Share Save scheme, and more

• All applicants must submit their CV and complete the…