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Business Administration Apprentice

Parallel Innovations Limited · Colchester · posted 24 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
24 August 2026
Closing date
22 August 2026
Positions
1

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Key Responsibilities:

  • General administration/assistant duties - Provide day-to-day administrative support across the business, including documentation, diary management and meeting coordination
  • Quoting & proposals - Assist with the preparation and formatting of client quotes and proposals, liaising with the team to gather accurate information
  • Procurement & purchasing - Research, order, and track equipment and supplies, managing supplier communications and ensuring timely delivery
  • Travel & logistics - Book travel, accommodation, and logistics for team members attending client sites, events, and meetings
  • Phone & reception duties - Handle inbound calls, take messages, and direct enquiries to the appropriate team member professionally
  • CRM management - Review and update client and opportunity records, ensuring data is accurate and up to date to support the opportunity pipeline
  • Time tracking & client hub - Monitor the client hub for time tracking entries, flagging any discrepancies and reminders
  • Internal communications - Communicating across the business professionally and promptly
  • Working closely with our Client Services & Project Manager and wider team, you'll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of business administration activities in a fast-paced technology company

Your training

  • The apprentice will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard including a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for the Business Administrator
  • Monthly classes at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus)

Where it leads

  • Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, there is potential for a permanent role within Parallel Innovations in client services, operations, or project coordination
  • The skills and qualification gained are also highly transferable across the wider technology and professional services sector

About Parallel Innovations Limited

Parallel Innovations helps businesses maximise the value of their technology investments. Our team brings deep expertise in data management, cloud infrastructure, cyber security, training and enablement and IT service delivery. We work with organisations of all sizes to map out strategic goals and deliver tangible projects, always tailoring our approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Collaboration is at our core. This is a great opportunity to work in a growing and dynamic tech company as part of small team allowing for great exposure.

Things to consider

Regular travel to our office is essential.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingInitiativeManage multiple tasks at onceConfidenceProfessional phone mannerPositive, can-do attitudeKeen to engage and learnReliable and punctualCuriosity for TechnologyMicrosoft Office Package Skill

Entry requirements

  • GCSE maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road, Colchester, CO4 3ZQ

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