Administrative Apprentice

Wage: £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

As our Business Administration Apprentice, you'll become an important part of the team from day one. You'll gain hands-on experience across different areas of the business while working towards a nationally recognised Business Administration qualification.

Wage £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Business administrator (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. 35 hours a week Start date Tuesday 1 September 2026 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

What you'll be doing:

You'll support the smooth day-to-day running of the business by:

Providing administrative support across the business and helping keep day-to-day operations running efficiently Supporting the leadership team with diary management, meetings, documentation and action tracking Preparing reports, presentations, proposals and other business documents Supporting the commercial team with a variety of administrative tasks Maintaining company documentation, templates and internal records Updating business systems and ensuring information is accurate and well organised Helping coordinate company events, internal communications and office activities Supporting recruitment and onboarding administration for new starters Assisting with general office administration, facilities and supplies Getting involved in business improvement projects and helping us find better ways of working

Where you'll work

THE STOCK BUILDING4 JOINER STREETSHEFFIELDS3 8GW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

What you'll learn

Course contents Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

About this employer

We are a small but growing technology consultancy in based in Sheffield and also have an office in Leeds.

http://www.thecurve.io (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

To develop a career in Business Administration which opens doors to many careers - this could be HR / Operations / Executive Assitance and much more.