Office and Business Administration Apprentice

A great opportunity for someone interested in construction who wants to develop a career in an office-based, non-operational role. You'll support a growing building and plant hire company, gaining experience in health & safety, business management, processes and documentation.

What you'll do

Taylor Developments are offering a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship while developing valuable experience within the construction industry.

This office-based role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in construction from a business and administration perspective, gaining practical experience across a range of business functions.

The role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, with the potential for progression within the business for the right candidate as their skills, experience and responsibilities grow.

• Construction site visits (own transport required)
• Weekly internal and external reports for progress
• Coordinating with the existing management and site teams
• Checking on health and safety procedures
• Assisting with computer-based activities (projects costs, schedules, client updates)
• Opportunity for the right candidate to develop and progress

Training

The Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship is delivered by South Devon College through a combination of college-based training and workplace learning. The programme typically takes around 18 months at South Devon College and is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work effectively in a business administration role.

Taught sessions at South Devon College will be weekly.

In addition, you will also receive workplace training to include:

• CDM training
• SSSTS – Site supervisor
• Emergency first aid at work
• Asbestos awareness
• Fire warden
• Additional training as the role grows

After the apprenticeship

Great opportunity for the right candidate to grow with an ever-expanding business into fields which they are interested in. Project management, Health & safety supervising, business administration, product procurement, Design work.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Innovation thinking
• Reliable
• Time management skills
• Committed
• Enthusiastic about learning
• Positive

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4 or above)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4 or above)

Things to consider

• The role will be generally site based, working from one of our site offices alongside the director and or existing management team
• The candidate will be required to complete site visits to live construction sites both accompanied and unaccompanied
• The majority of the projects are in a remote location between Salcombe & Dartmouth
• The successful candidate will require a clean driving licence and own transport.

About the employer

At Taylor Developments, every project is personally led by our Managing Director, Steve Taylor. With a passion for craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to quality, Steve has built a reputation for delivering exceptional work across South Hams and Devon.

Working alongside a handpicked team of skilled local tradesmen, we share the same dedication to precision, quality and attention to detail. Steve takes a hands-on approach to every project, personally overseeing the work from start to finish to ensure the highest standards are maintained throughout.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 42.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday

Shifts to be confirmed

• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £17,680 a year