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Apprentice Assistant Administrator

Monard Electrical Contractors LLP · Oxford · posted 6 July 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 August 2026
Positions
1

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An apprenticeship is a trainee role designed for an individual who has little or no previous work experience. As a trainee member of the team apprentices will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform administrative duties to support both the offices and the wider service.

About the role:

The Apprentice Administrator will support the day-to-day running of the office by providing administrative assistance across multiple tasks. This role is designed to develop key business, organisational, and communication skills while working towards a recognised qualification.

General Administration:

  • Answering phone calls and directing enquiries appropriately
  • Responding to emails in a professional and timely manner
  • Maintaining health & safety records (digital and physical)
  • Data entry and maintaining internal systems 

Office Support:

  • Assisting with the preparation of documents
  • Supporting scheduling of meetings and diary management
  • Assisting with ordering supplies and managing stock levels
  • Ensuring office areas are organised and presentable 

Management Support:

  • Supporting supervisors and managers with day-to-day tasks
  • Assisting with spreadsheets (e.g. E-Learning Matrix)
  • Updating internal systems
  • Assisting with onboarding paperwork and compliance documentation 

Learning & Development:

  • Completing all coursework and requirements as part of the apprenticeship programme
  • Attending training sessions and reviews as required
  • Demonstrating willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • Applying learning directly to day-to-day work

Your training

Duration:

  • 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment

Delivery model:

  • Work-based training with your employer
  • 10 days professional training at college
  • Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
  • Approximately 12 on-site or/and Teams assessment visits per year
  • Apprentices will complete a minimum of 348 hours of off-the-job training

Where it leads

This apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role with good prospects working for a well-established company.

About Monard Electrical Contractors LLP

Monard Electrical Contractors LLP was established in 1973. Over Fifty years’ experience means we cater for every electrical need. During more than four decades in business we have formed excellent, long-established partnerships with our clients and, thanks to this, we have an extremely varied client base in and around Oxfordshire and the south west of England.

Things to consider

Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete a series of initial assessments, essential paperwork, and a phone interview to find out more about the apprenticeship process and training. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support, please call us on 01235 216 216.

By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8 per hour from April 2026. This applies to 16 - 18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 5 MONARD TERRACE, DENMARK STREET, OXFORD, OX4 1QR

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