Business Administrator Apprentice (Harsco Environmental)
HARSCO METALS GROUP LIMITED
Rotherham (S60 1BW)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 26 September 2025)
Posted on 10 September 2025
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Summary
You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting administrative tasks, managing documents, assisting with procurement, and contributing to internal communications. Ideal for someone organized, eager to learn, and interested in IT. Training and mentoring provided, with a clear path to a career in tech-focused administration.
- Wage
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£23,809 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday.
Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 October 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Business Administration Apprentice to join our Information Technology department in Rotherham. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in administrative support within a fast-paced IT environment. The successful candidate will assist with a range of tasks including document control, internal communications, procurement processes, and general administrative duties. You’ll contribute to team initiatives, help publish updates via SharePoint, and support the smooth running of IT operations. Ideal applicants will have strong organizational and communication skills, a basic understanding of Microsoft Office and SharePoint, and a keen interest in IT and business administration. Comprehensive training and mentoring will be provided, offering a pathway to a rewarding career in technology-focused administration.
- Provide general administrative support to the IT department.
- Assist with ad-hoc tasks and team requests.
- Create and publish internal news articles and updates on SharePoint.
- Manage document control processes, including approvals and publishing.
- Support the raising and tracking of purchase orders for IT equipment and services.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to IT operations.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth execution of administrative tasks.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Where you'll work
The Point , Bradmarsh Way
Rotherham
S60 1BW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 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
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:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Initiative
- Time management skills
- Word, Excel, Outlook
- Manage multiple tasks
- Prioritize effectively
- Interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn
- Able to work in a fast pace
- Proactive and eager to learn
- Reliable and responsible
- Positive attitude
- Team-oriented mindset
- Adaptable to new tasks
- Self motivated
Other requirements
· Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced IT environment · Interest in business administration and technology · Curious about technology and business processes · Committed to personal and professional development
About this employer
Harsco Environmental is a global leader in environmental solutions for the steel and metals industry. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company delivers tailored services that span the entire production process—from scrap handling and inventory tracking to risk management and recovery. Harsco Environmental empowers its clients to operate more efficiently and responsibly, making a meaningful impact on industrial environmental performance worldwide.
After this apprenticeship
Working as a Business Administration Apprentice in a busy IT department offers a strong foundation for long-term career growth. You’ll gain valuable exposure to the inner workings of technology operations, develop transferable administrative and communication skills, and build relationships across teams. As you grow in confidence and capability, there may be opportunities to explore other areas of the business such as project management, procurement, service delivery, or data analysis—opening doors to a wide range of career paths within the organisation.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
Nabila Lotfy
nabilalotfy@bpp.com
01133500333
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000341518.
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Closes in 15 days (Friday 26 September 2025)
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