Apprentice Business Administrator - REF 14889

The Secret Drawer; Skipton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A bespoke furniture company in Skipton is seeking a proactive Office Administrator to assist with project management and marketing tasks. The ideal candidate will help maintain records, support the workshop team, and contribute to social media efforts. This role requires excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and an eagerness to learn. Flexibility and organizational abilities are essential for managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable and take pride in meeting commitments on time.
• Able to keep things running smoothly.
• Confident with technology and able to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update records of furniture projects.
• Assist with admin tasks and learn project workflows.
• Support marketing activities through social media.
• Perform general office duties and greet clients.

Skills

Enthusiasm for learning

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum grade 4 / 5 GCSE in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media platforms

Job description

Company Bio

We design and handmake bespoke furniture and interiors of the highest quality, for every room in the home. From kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and studies, to pantries, boot rooms, dressing rooms, bespoke cabinetry, freestanding furniture and so much more.

Working across Yorkshire and Lancashire, we have showrooms in Skipton and Ilkley. A family run business, we’re passionate about bespoke craftmanship, with everything ‘Lovingly Handcrafted in Yorkshire’ at our workshop in Skipton.

Description

• Maintain and update records of furniture projects, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Shadowing team members, assisting with admin tasks, and learning project workflows to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.
• Collaborate with the workshop team and making accurate updates to our systems.
• Support a variety of marketing activities including creating and posting content (posts, reels and videos) to various social media platforms.
• Purchase / procurement – Placing orders for office stationery, customer appliances and accessories.
• Perform general office duties such as filing, data entry, photocopying, and maintaining office supplies.
• Greet clients, visitors, and staff in a professional and friendly manner, offering assistance as needed.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and inquiries, providing accurate information or forwarding requests to the appropriate team members.
• Assist with special projects or tasks as assigned.

Requirements

You will be enthusiastic about learning, growing, and developing your skills. Able to learn under supervision, with support from mentors, developing skills gradually to work independently and take ownership of your tasks. It is important that you bring a flexible mindset and a can-do attitude to everything you do.

• Diligent, reliable, and take pride in meeting commitments on time but able to ask for support when needed.
• Organised, methodical, and keep things running smoothly.
• Have initiative to solve problems and get things done.
• Resilient and stay positive when challenges arise.
• Confident with technology (Microsoft Office Suite, social media, etc.) and the ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional demeanour.
• Have a sharp eye for detail.
• Able to stay proactive, and juggle multiple priorities with ease.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and suppliers.

Ideally able to drive but not essential, a person comfortable traveling on public transport would be beneficial.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of grade 4 / 5 GCSE in Maths and English.