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Business Administration Level 3 Apprentice

First Choice Homes Oldham Limited · Greater Manchester · posted 28 July 2026

Wage
£15,392 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026
Positions
1

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This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator qualification through Oldham College while developing valuable experience within a busy repairs and maintenance service.

You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues, helping to manage information relating to repairs, subcontractors, purchase orders and operational performance. You’ll receive structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship, helping you develop the skills needed for a successful career in administration.

Working with our operational and commercial teams, you’ll help ensure subcontracted repairs are managed accurately, efficiently and in line with agreed processes.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Raise works orders and purchase orders accurately and promptly
  • Maintain records relating to repairs, contractors and completed work
  • Check that the correct job, cost and supplier information has been recorded
  • Support the administration of approved contractors and subcontractors
  • Review invoices, claims and supporting information
  • Update repairs, finance and job management systems
  • Gather and maintain data to support performance reporting
  • Respond professionally to queries from customers, colleagues, contractors and suppliers
  • Prepare information for meetings and take accurate minutes
  • Organise documents, photographs and other information needed for audit purposes
  • Support the investigation of complaints and identify opportunities to improve services
  • Help the team review and improve administrative processes

Your training

Training will be provided 1 day per week at Oldham College

Where it leads

A real opportunity to secure a permanent career with FCHO.

About First Choice Homes Oldham Limited

We are a housing association formed to benefit our local communities.

We are committed to our purpose of providing quality homes and services and with around 10% of the local population living in an FCHO home, we are proud to be an anchor organisation through our significant contribution as a large local business and employer.

We own and manage around 11,500 homes, have the highest regulatory (G1/V1) rating, and plan to build more than 600 affordable new homes in the coming years.

Things to consider

We're looking for someone who:

  • Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn
  • Has good communication skills
  • Can work as part of a team
  • Takes pride in producing quality work
  • Is committed to completing both the work based and classroom elements of the apprenticeship
  • Driving licence desirable or willingness to work towards this

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Any other 3 GCSE's (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) — essential
  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 22 Union Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1BE

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