Apprentice Business Administrator

FUTURE NETWORK SOLUTIONS LTD

LEEDS (LS10 1DF)

Closes in 5 days (Monday 2 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 January 2026


Summary

Future Network Solutions Ltd (FNS) are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join their team.  This will involve working closely with the Senior Manager & their team in the Co-Ordination team on a client based contract within the Telecommunications industry.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm with one hour lunch based at the office in Leeds.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 February 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

  • To keep all spreadsheets and workbooks such as the whereabouts/billing sheet/ trackers/sharepoint etc updated
  • To upload all paperwork for the billing sheet so jobs can be invoiced
  • To deal with any invoicing queries and make sure these are rectified before billing cut off
  • To create SLD’s & update trackers
  • To add DFE’s for any jobs that are required

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
INTERMEZZO DRIVE
STOURTON
LEEDS
LS10 1DF

Training

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

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

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

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

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Mathematics (grade 4/C)

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
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Ability to work alone
  • Meticulous eye for detail
  • confidently engage withcolle
  • Confident working with numbers

Other requirements

  • The ability to confidently engage with colleagues across all departments.
  • Confident user or Microsoft programmes including Excel.
  • Have worked within telecommunications before and understand a basic knowledge of terminology.
  • Confident working with numbers and formulas.

About this employer

Our goal is to be the leading provider of turnkey solutions in the utilities industry, serving as the first port of call for our clients.

We lead the market by offering innovative, comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and drive industry growth.

Engineering excellence is at the core of everything we do.

We are committed to delivering solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.

Our attention to detail ensures that every project is executed flawlessly, from planning to delivery. We pride ourselves on a meticulous approach that guarantees superior results.

Our focus on a right-first-time approach allows us to avoid costly delays and rework. This commitment to precision and efficiency has been key to our sustained growth and success.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Potential full-time role upon completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009786.

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Closes in 5 days (Monday 2 February 2026 at 11:59pm)