Business Administration Apprentice
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Barber House 387 Glossop Road Sheffield (S10 2HQ)
Closes in 14 days (Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 February 2026
Contents
Summary
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the School of Medicine and Population Health team at The University of Sheffield for a Business Administration Apprentice.
- Wage
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£13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Full time - 35 hours per week. Working pattern to be agreed.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- First point of contact for Division enquiries (in various formats) from staff, students and visitors and respond effectively to enquiries, referring these to appropriate academic or professional service colleagues when necessary.
- Support the Operations Manager on a variety of matters relating to estates and facilities management – for example, reporting faults and requesting portering services, registering telephone extensions for new starters and updating the staff directory, and administration of keys and swipe card access.
- Assist with the maintenance of supplies and stationery stock, including reviewing stock levels and ordering items as directed.
- Deal efficiently with all incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
- Assist with processing finance claims (raising purchase order and goods receipting).
- Ensure notice boards are kept up-to-date and display relevant information.
- Assist with student attendance data entry at agreed points during the academic year.
- Assist in data management and record-keeping in line with GDPR, filing confidential files as required and maintaining electronic records & databases, including archiving where necessary.
- Respond to requests for creating & formatting documents or correspondence and printing, copying, laminating and binding of paperwork and files.
- Assist with the practical arrangements of events (room and catering bookings, sending invitations, producing name badges etc).
- Undertake relevant training and development as part of the apprenticeship programme.
- As a member of our professional staff, you will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the professional behaviours set out in the Sheffield Professional Framework. Please follow this link for further information: Sheffield Professional Framework.
- Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
Where you'll work
School of Medicine and Population Health
Barber House 387 Glossop Road Sheffield
S10 2HQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
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
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend Sheffield College on day release one day per month.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
Sheffield is a research university with a global reputation for excellence. We're renowned for the excellence, impact and distinctiveness of our research-led learning and teaching.
After this apprenticeship
Possibility of permanent employment upon successful completion of apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012523.
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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11:59pm)