Business Administrator Apprentice Level 3, J W Boylin Group Ltd, Barnsley

The Boylin Group

UK (S75 3DP)

Closes in 17 days (Sunday 4 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 December 2025

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Summary

Duties and responsibilities of this post include providing administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. You will have involvement in confidential and time-sensitive materials, you will also have access to financial accounts and customer records.

• Wage:

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

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Thursday between 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday between 8.30am - 4.30pm

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Friday 30 January 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

Administrative assistant responsibilities:

• Organise and schedule appointments and meeting
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier records
• Produce and distribute correspondence email, letters, forms etc
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Develop and maintain a filing system
• Maintain computer and manual filing system
• Order office supplies
• Provide general support to the Sales & Purchase ledger teams
• Input, understand and translate information within our accounts software
• Provide general support to visitors
• Provide information by answering questions and requests
• Generate reports
• Handle multiple projects
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Carry out administrative duties
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Where you'll work

Unit 4 Maple Court, Off Maple Road, Tankersley
Barnsley
UK
S75 3DP

Training

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

Training provider

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

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

Delivery to be completed on-site and off-the-job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work.

You will gain a L3 Business Admin apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 or above)
• Maths (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

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

About this employer

Boylin's SelfStoreBoylin's Selfstore provides both households and businesses with low cost hassle free storage solutions.With sites across Yorkshire - Barnsley, Bradford, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield and Wakefield we are committed to helping customers get the storage solution they need.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005731.

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Closes in 17 days (Sunday 4 January 2026 at 11:59pm)