Business Support Apprentice (PIB)

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop valuable skills, and work alongside experienced professionals whilst continuing to work towards a Business Administration Apprenticeship. If you’re eager to learn, organised, and ready to take the first step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Wage

£22,932 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday . Shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

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

Help the Business Support Team and Risk Management Team with their daily tasks while you work towards your qualification.
Keep our client list up to date and organised
Take part in projects to help make our business support service better
Work well with your teammates to make sure everything runs smoothly
Make sure contracts are saved and recorded quickly
Make sure contracts are finished and closed on time
Make sure invoices are sent out correctly and on time
Send out updated Terms of Business Agreements (TOBAs) to clients accurately and on time
Answer questions from colleagues and clients by phone and email
Check and record team expenses
Set up new folders for clients when needed
Help sort out any questions about payments from clients
Make sure Risk Manager back sheets are correct
Run weekly reports, such as visit logs and feedback summaries.
Check and review credit card spending

Where you'll work

Rossingtons Business Park
West Carr Road
Retford
DN22 7SW

Training

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

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

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

More training information

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Organisation skills
Team working
Good IT / computing knowledge
Ability to learn new systems
Knowledge of software packages
Time management skills
Interpersonal skills
Professional telephone manner
Able to perform under pressure
Tact, diplomacy
Eye for detail
Able to work independently
Commitment
Positive attitude
Reliable and dependable
Hard working
Helpful

About this company

Where Ambition Meets Opportunity! PIB Group is a dynamic and fast-growing insurance company. Our Apprenticeship scheme offering ambitious individuals the chance to kick start careers. We’re all about big ideas, bold moves, and building something amazing together. As part of PIB Group, you’ll join a supportive and innovative environment where learning and development are at the heart of everything we do. Our Early in Careers Apprentice scheme is designed to provide hands-on experience, industry-recognised qualifications, and mentorship from experienced professionals in your chosen area. You’ll gain valuable insights into the insurance industry and the different supporting departments such as Data, ESG, Finance, HR/People…… the list goes on! As a PIB Apprentice you will develop essential skills, and be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence. Here at PIB, your ideas matter, your expertise is celebrated, and you’ll have the freedom to push boundaries and make a real impact. Since our journey began in 2015. We’re creating a home for Europe’s top insurance innovators, where ambition, innovation, and teamwork come together to shape the future of the industry, why not become part of our future and apply for one of our exciting Apprenticeships!

After this apprenticeship

Potential for a full-time role on completion.

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