Apprentice Office Administration REF 14903

SHOWMED UK LIMITED

Bolton (BL2 6BD)

Closes on Monday 27 April 2026

Posted on 27 January 2026

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Summary

ShowMed UK are recruiting for an Apprentice Office Administrator. The successful candidate will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship over the duration of 18 Months.

• Wage:

  £14,722.76 a year

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  (Wage dependent on age)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, 30 mins lunch.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 4 May 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

ShowMed is the UK’s largest provider of medical care to the events and sports industry with venues across the UK. We are looking to recruit an Office Administrator to join our team at the Bolton Office.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, close-knit team and contribute to the growth of our casual workforce whilst providing general support across our rapidly growing business by:

• Answering queries by telephone and email. 
• Completing general office duties such as filling in and creating personnel files.
• Assisting in following up with current applicants going through the recruitment process.
• Conducting relevant right to work checks, DBS checks, reference checks.
• Assisting in ensuring all employees are up-to-date with qualifications and mandatory training.
• Getting involved in the process of interviewing new casual employees. 
• Providing administrative support to other departments as deemed necessary.

Where you'll work

Unit 3 Tonge Bridge Industrial Estate Tonge Bridge Way
Bolton
BL2 6BD

Training

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

Training provider

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

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

• Functional Skills.
• Work Based Learning.
• Business Administration Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 9-3 or A*- D)
• Maths (grade 9-3 or A*- D)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Written & Verbal Communication
• Positive attitude

Other requirements

• Lives locally or has accessible means to commute to the Bolton office.

About this employer

ShowMed was formed in Manchester in 1999 and currently has over 250 employees, both full and part time, throughout the UK providing a medical management, safety and event first aid service to an array of clients in the leisure industry, which includes sport, music, conferences, exhibitions, TV and film production plus much more. This is achieved by providing a professional service through the deployment of highly trained, efficient and friendly staff. We are able to cover all of your medical requirements, whatever the size of your event. We can provide:

• An experienced team of medical staff from Doctors to First Aiders.
• Consultancy on the medical requirements you need.
• Experienced medical management of your event.
• Written medical plans by experienced medical professionals.
• A wealth of knowledge accumulated over the last 25 years in the events industry.
• A strong background from NHS ambulance service management and allied healthcare service professionals.

After this apprenticeship

Progression onto Full-Time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010976.

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Closes on Monday 27 April 2026

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