Business Administrator apprentice

The role will be primarily office based at our Norwich auction house

Role

  • Using a computer database and software,
  • Talking to customers on the phone and in person,
  • Editing photographs of the art and antiques that we sell,
  • Data entry,
  • Emailing and keeping the office organised.
  • Although the role is mainly office based, it will include some other general auction house work, such as product photography and helping to organise the saleroom ahead of an auction.
  • The apprentice will spend some time working with each member of staff to better understand the organisation as a whole.

Training

Training to take place 1 day per week on day release to Norwich City College, Ipswich Rd Norwich NR2 2LJ

There is a strong potential for employment after the apprenticeship. The ideal applicant will be able to be fully responsible for their administrative tasks and be looking to be able to help in other areas, such as photography or cataloguing, at the end of their apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Training Provider
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
Working Week
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with a 30 minute lunch break. The applicant should be prepared to work the occasional Saturday auction day. This is usually one Saturday per month with a day in lieu during the week.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Thursday, 10th September 2026
Start Date
Thursday, 1st October 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)

About the Employer

MANDER AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS OF NORWICH LTD
Mander Auctioneers is an auction house based in a medieval church in Norwich, selling art, antiques, jewellery and other chattels. It provides professional valuations for probate, holds regular auctions and offers house clearance services.

Job Details

Company
MANDER AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS OF NORWICH LTD
Location
ST MARY COSLANY CHURCH, ST MARY'S PLAIN, NORWICH, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
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