Business Administrator Apprenticeship
VIRTUS SECURITY LTD

Join our dynamic office team as an apprentice, you’ll support the Office Manager with daily administrative tasks, including data entry, invoicing, and managing job reports. Gain hands-on experience, full training, and valuable skills in a friendly environment, perfect for starting your career in business administration. Apply today!

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Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assist the Office Manager with general administrative tasks.
  • Upload job reports to client systems (training provided).
  • Receipt delivery notes for incoming stock orders.
  • Help with invoicing and financial record updates.
  • Read job sheets and allocate follow-on work to the correct department or manager.
  • Perform general admin duties such as data entry, managing emails, answering phone calls, filing, and document management.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Training Location: The apprenticeship will primarily take place at the employer’s office (International House, Cray Avenue, Orpington, BR5 2QX).
  • Training Provider: London South East Colleges (UKPRN: 10000948).
  • Delivery Method: A mix of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning provided by the training provider.
  • Frequency: Typically, apprentices spend 20% of their working hours on off-the-job training, which may include online learning, assignments, and occasional visits or workshops at the college.
  • Support: Full training will be provided for tasks such as uploading job reports, invoicing, and using client systems.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After completing your Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, you could progress into roles such as Office Administrator, Team Coordinator, or Executive Assistant. With experience, there are opportunities to move into Office Management, HR support, or other specialist administrative positions within the company or across the industry.

Annual wage

£13,741 to £22,222.20 a year

Expected duration

1 Year 6 Months

Possible start date

16 Jan 2026

Date posted

11 Dec 2025

Reference number

2000004934

Positions

1 available


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Gmail, Word and Excel

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

  • Must be able to work in an office environment full-time.

     

  • Comfortable using computers and learning new systems.

     

  • Reliable travel to the workplace (International House, Cray Avenue, Orpington, BR5 2QX).

     

  • May need to pass basic employment checks (e.g., right-to-work verification).


About the employer

Virtus Security Ltd is a trusted provider and maintainer of security and fire systems, delivering reliable solutions to businesses and individuals. Based in Orpington, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality services with a focus on safety, innovation, and customer care. As a small, dedicated team, we value professionalism, attention to detail, and building strong client relationships.

Employer

VIRTUS SECURITY LTD
www.virtussecurity.co.uk

Address

International House
Cray Avenue
Orpington
BR5 2QX
51.40627
0.10186