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Apprentice Business Administrator

James Oliver Conservatories LTD · Lincoln · posted 2 September 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
30 September 2026
Closing date
15 September 2026
Positions
1

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Initially, the apprentice will accompany experienced team members and receive close support. As their knowledge and confidence develop, they will begin managing their own enquiries and projects.

Duties will include:

  • Attend customers' homes with experienced team members to discuss their ideas, requirements and budget.
  • Take initial dimensions, photographs and relevant site information.
  • Develop attractive and practical conservatory, extension and living-space designs.
  • Produce accurate CAD drawings, specifications and detailed quotations.
  • Present designs clearly, explain available products and revise proposals following customer feedback.
  • Follow up enquiries and help customers make informed purchasing decisions without cold calling or hard selling.
  • Work with the surveying, order-processing and installation teams to convert accepted quotations into orders.
  • Build knowledge of products, construction, planning considerations, Building Regulations, materials and performance.

Your training

  • The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Apprentice Business Administrator Level 3.
  • A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course.
  • This is a predominantly work-based programme with College attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/College and within their contracted working hours.

Where it leads

  • On successful completion, there is a clear route into a permanent full-time Technical Sales Designer position, with further opportunities to develop within James Oliver Conservatories Ltd.

About James Oliver Conservatories LTD

We are a retail and construction business. We sell furniture and homewares, design and build conservatories and single storey extensions, and fit replacement windows and doors

Things to consider

The role will involve visiting customers' homes and occasional construction sites. A full UK driving licence will be required before attending customer appointments independently. Saturday working is required on a rota.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • ALLENBY TRADING ESTATE, 1 CROFTON ROAD, LINCOLN, LN3 4NL

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