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Business Administrator Apprentice

Miss K T Cope Fairfield Residential · Partington · posted 11 September 2026

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

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Fairfield Residential Homes provides specialist residential care, short-break services, outreach support, and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviours, and complex needs.

We are seeking a motivated and professional Business Administrator Apprentice to join our busy and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality administrative support.

The successful candidate will work closely with managers and staff to ensure records, communications, and compliance documentation are maintained efficiently and accurately. As well as £27,000.00 p.a.

Please note: Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle

Location: (2 Sites)
Ashley Office (WA15) – 1 day per week
Partington Office (M31 4NL) – 4 days per week

Key Responsibilities:

  •  Provide general administrative support across the organisation.
  •  Answer and direct telephone calls, emails, and enquiries.
  •  Maintain accurate electronic and paper records.
  •  Support staff recruitment, onboarding, and training administration.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes.
  •  Assist with compliance and audit documentation.
  •  Manage filing systems and office supplies.
  •  Support managers with scheduling, appointments, and data management.
  •  Ensure confidentiality and data protection standards are always maintained.

Salary: Competitive hourly rate (to be agreed)

Benefits:

  • Paid Training (£27,000 p.a.)
  • Paid NVQ Qualifications
  • Attendance Bonus Scheme
  • Employee of the Month Awards
  • 28 Days Annual Leave
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Friendly and Supportive Working Environment

If you are an organised and detail-focused administrator with strong numerical and Excel skills, we'd love to hear from you. Join Fairfield Residential Homes and help support services that make a positive difference to people's lives every day.

Your training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
  • Business Administrator L3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional skills in maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Where it leads

There is the opportunity for the candidate to become permanent member of the team once a probation period is completed

About Miss K T Cope Fairfield Residential

Provision for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum conditions and associated behaviours that challenge.

Things to consider

The post is over two sites; you need to be able to get to M31 4NL Partington and WA14 0QZ Ashley area

Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (essential). 

Skills they're looking for

Administrative skillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer care skillsIT skillsMaths and EnglishNumber skillsOrganisation skills

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE English Language (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 57 Warburton Lane, Partington, M31 4NL

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