(App816) Business Administrator Apprentice Level 3

NORTHERN BITES HALIFAX LTD

HALIFAX (HX1 5LQ)

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 1 March 2026)

Posted on 4 February 2026

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Summary

You’ll help with admin tasks such as customer enquiries, invoices, purchasing, HR paperwork and order processing, while learning how different parts of the business work together. You’ll also gain experience in food safety, new product development and small projects, with full training and support.

• 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 - Friday, 09.00 -17.00, with a 1 hour lunch break.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 2 March 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

• Support the smooth running of day-to-day office operations across purchasing, finance admin, customer service, HR paperwork and order processing, gaining a holistic understanding of how a fast-paced food business operates.
• Assist with purchase orders, supplier communication and tracking deliveries, building confidence in commercial coordination and supply-chain processes.
• Help with core admin tasks such as processing invoices, maintaining spreadsheets, managing documents and responding to customer enquiries - developing strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Contribute to onboarding, training records and general HR administration. Learning how to handle confidential information and support people processes professionally.
• Work closely with the operations team to support accurate daily order processing while learning key technical, compliance and food safety standards that underpin a certified food manufacturer.
• Gain exposure to New Product Development (NPD) by supporting documentation, sampling schedules and internal communication, offering insight into how new products are created and launched.
• Play an active role in a live tech/app development project, supporting coordination, research and testing - gaining hands-on experience in project management and digital transformation.
• Support small improvement projects across the business, contributing ideas, refining documentation and helping to streamline processes.
• Benefit from training and mentoring across multiple areas, developing a broad, career-ready business administration skillset within a close-knit, supportive team.

Where you'll work

UNIT 25 CALDER WORK SHOPS
GIBBET STREET
HALIFAX
HX1 5LQ

Training

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

Training provider

CALDERDALE 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

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 4-9 (A*-C))
• Maths (grade 4-9 (A*-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
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Confident
• Pro actove skills
• Professional
• Reliable
• Consistent
• Good attendance

About this employer

Northern Bites Ltd produce and supply fresh “food-to-go” — including sandwiches, wraps, subs, savouries and ready meals — all made in-house by their own chefs. Their food is prepared on their own premises, never outsourced, and meets robust food-safety standards. Clients include BP, Nisa, Premier, Cost cutter & Manchester Met University.

After this apprenticeship

For those who wish to build a long-term career with us, there will be a clear opportunity to progress into a permanent Business Administrator role with increasing responsibility and ownership of key processes within the office.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012708.

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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 1 March 2026)

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