Parks Volvo Ayr Business Admin Apprenticeship

Job title : Parks Volvo Ayr Business Admin Apprenticeship

Vacancy ID : 14382

Investor Group : Parks

Site : Park's (Ayr) Ltd

Postcode : KA8 9BN

Recruitment Advisor : Nicole Douglas

Recruiter email :

Hourly rate : £8

Specialism : Business Admin

Programme Name : Business Administrator (Level 3)

Anticipated Interview Date : 2026-12-07 00:00:00

Anticipated start date : 2027-01-11 00:00:00

Employer description

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers' lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.

Volvo Cars' continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.

Job description

Working within a Volvo dealership, the Business Administration Apprentice will provide administrative support to the dealership team, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day operations.

Every day is different within a dealership, so the role will offer a variety of responsibilities and opportunities to develop new skills. Some duties on a day-to-day basis may include:

Providing general administrative support to the dealership team, assisting with day-to-day tasks, maintaining accurate records, updating internal systems and supporting colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the business.

Brief Overview of the Vacancy

Training will be delivered on site within the workplace. An assessor coach will visit approximately every 8-12 weeks to review and deliver modules. The apprentice will also be required to complete off-the-job training throughout the programme. On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will receive the following qualification (or the equivalent qualification for your devolved nation): Level 3 Business Administrator Standard

Programme duration approximately 18 months.

Qualifications required

GCSE grades 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths. In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A-C or above in English and Maths. 'Equivalent' grades include:

• BTEC First Diplomas and Certificates
• OCR Nationals
• Key Skills Level 2
• NVQs
• Essential Skills (Wales)
• Functional Skills Level 2
• Core Skills (Scotland)

We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be made based on predicted grades.

Personal Qualities

Our ideal Business Administration Apprentice will be organised, motivated and willing to learn, with good communication skills and attention to detail.

Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Strong communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Attention to detail
• Good customer service skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and IT systems

Things to consider

The latest information on the Apprentice National Minimum Wage can be found at https://become-apprentice/pay-and-conditions

As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, all applications are automatically anonymised by our recruitment system. This is with the aim of realising our ambition to have a workforce that is reflective of the community we serve and eliminating unconscious bias, allowing employees to be appointed based on their talent, skills, and experiences regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

English and Maths guidance from the government changed on 11/02/25. This employer wishes to support upskilling in both English and Maths by exception and as such the entry grade criteria as advertised still applies.

The closing date for this vacancy is 3rd December and interviews are expected to be held 7th December. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please do not contact the retailer directly. Inspiro Learning carry out the full recruitment service for this employer. Due to the high number of applications, we cannot provide a timescale on when you are likely to receive a

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