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Business Administrator apprentice

Tilbury Douglas Construction Limited · Newquay · posted 15 July 2026

Wage
£20,475 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
10 August 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the project team and Office Manager
  • Draft letters, reports and standard documentation using Microsoft Word and other systems
  • Upload, download, register and manage project drawings and documents within Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)
  • Maintain accurate document logs and filing systems, ensuring information is current and accessible
  • Support meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes and action notes, and distributing information as required
  • Assist in coordinating deadlines, prioritising tasks and ensuring activities are completed on time
  • Use project systems such as Asite, Dalux and Datascope to support document control and reporting
  • Welcome and assist visitors to the office or site in a professional manner
  • Manage stationery and office supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained
  • Support project close-out activities, including collation and coordination of documentation
  • Assist with organising client events, meetings and internal team activities
  • Review administrative processes and suggest improvements to ways of working
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Your training

You will be working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administrator.

This apprenticeship consists of a mixture of off-the-job training and on-the-job mentoring and development within the workplace.

You will be expected to attend Cornwall College St Austell on a fortnightly basis, with additional attendance if functional skills are required.

Where it leads

There may be opportunities to progress onto a higher level apprenticeship on completion of this apprenticeship. 

About Tilbury Douglas Construction Limited

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, fit-out, engineering and infrastructure company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, water, defence, justice and civic and civil estate.

We’re more than just a construction company; we’re a community of people working together to deliver projects that matter. We value diversity, innovation and wellbeing, and we’re committed to developing our people at every stage of their careers. We are a Platinum Member of the 5% Club, reflecting our long-term commitment to earn-and-learn opportunities.

Our values guide everything we do:

  • Everyone has a voice
  • Do the right thing
  • Take pride in what you do
  • Bring better to life

Things to consider

We are based in a secure rural location that is different to the address provided on the vacancy, in the Newquay. Own transport is important. 

The right candidate will value confidentiality. 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Address to Be Confirmed, Newquay, TR7 2NF

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