IT and Social Media Apprenticeship

FOYS SOLICTORS

DONCASTER (DN1 3JZ)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 January 2026

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Summary

The Business Administrator provides first-line support, manages and updates social media, liaises with external suppliers such as IT and equipment providers, and completes general administrative tasks. Occasional reception cover may be required.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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National minimum wage for an apprenticeship will be offered however increases in pay in line with performance and completion of the apprenticeship.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 9.00am- 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 17 March 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Provide IT support to staff
  • Liaise with external contacts and service providers
  • Create, update, and post content across social media platforms
  • Set up and configure new equipment
  • Work with Microsoft Office 365
  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Remove and archive outdated files
  • Carry out general office duties as required

Where you'll work

KINGSGATE HOUSE
KINGSGATE
DONCASTER
DN1 3JZ

Training

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

Training provider

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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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

Successful applicants will work towards achieving the following:

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Business
  • Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills in maths & English (if required)
  • Online Business Skills CPD courses in areas such as sales skills, team leading etc (where relevant)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Math (grade 4 or above)

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

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

This vacancy is based at Kingsgate, Doncaster, so applicants should ensure they can reliably commute to and from the site.

About this employer

Established in 1972 and operating out of 7 offices across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, Foys Solicitors specialises in most aspects of commercial and domestic law. As one of the leading law firms in the area, we possess all the skills and resources needed to deliver a thoroughly professional and dependable service. We pride ourselves on giving our clients value for money by providing good quality legal representation at an affordable cost. We have a team of highly qualified, experienced and respected specialist lawyers who are dedicated to providing modern legal services in a fast-paced world, in a way that maintains the traditions and values for which Foys has been known for.

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After this apprenticeship

  • The candidate will progress to full-time employment

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010867.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)