Business Administration Apprenticeship
LJ Fairburn & son Ltd
Skegness (PE24 5HJ)
Closes tomorrow (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 February 2026
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Summary
LJ Fairburn have an exciting new job opportunity for an administrator, providing vital support to our HR function and wider team. As our new apprentice, you will be the organisational backbone of our dynamic family business in the heart of Lincolnshire. You will be supported with training to reach your full potential.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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37.5 hours per week 08:00 - 16:00, Monday - Friday (30 minute unpaid lunch break).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Sunday 15 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
As our new apprentice, you will work within our modern offices, based in Burgh Le Marsh, on the outskirts of Skegness. Full training will be given, with duties to include:
- Providing administrative support to our HR team
- Data entry and storing information correctly
- Printing, scanning, filing and archiving data
- Writing letters
- Taking minutes during meetings
- Writing and revising contracts
- Updating employee records
- Providing general administrative support to other business teams, including sales administration and assisting our finance team
- Raising purchase orders and processing invoices
- Dealing with client queries
- Assisting with payroll and processing time sheets
- Producing documents and reports
- Greeting visitors and providing a reception service
- All other associated duties as required
Where you'll work
Ingoldmells Road
Burgh Le Marsh
Skegness
PE24 5HJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BOSTON 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
The Business Administrator Apprenticeship will take you 18 months to complete. You will attend college at least twice a month throughout the year, where you will receive one-to-one support from your assessor and functional skills tutors.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 and above)
- Maths (grade 4 and 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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Confident communicator
- High degree of accuracy
- Ability to work to deadlines
Other requirements
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office
- You will work at LJ Fairburn & Sons, Ingoldmells Road, Burgh Le Marsh, PE24 5HD. Please check the location of work and check you would be able to report to the office on a daily basis.
About this employer
From humble beginnings in 1951 to becoming one of the UK’s leading egg producers, Fairburn’s Eggs is built on family values, dedication, and a passion for excellence. For three generations, we’ve nurtured our hens, innovated our processes, and grown our business—all while staying true to our roots.
On Valentine’s Day 1951, our founder, Leslie James Fairburn (Jim), bought 150 chickens for £150, marking the start of a small family poultry business. Little did he know, this modest investment would lay the foundation for what is now one of the largest independent egg producers and packers in the UK.
Fast forward to today, and the Fairburn family’s commitment to excellence continues. Now in its third generation, our farm and partners produce and pack over 14 million eggs per week, supplying major retailers and businesses across the country.
From the introduction of our own milling operation to the launch of our exclusive British Blue® eggs, every step of our journey has been driven by innovation, quality, and family values.
Fairburn’s Eggs remains a 100% family-run business, now led by Daniel Fairburn, alongside his sisters Caroline and Sarah. Together, they carry forward the vision set by their grandfather, ensuring the next generation of Fairburns continues to drive the business forward.
With over 250 dedicated employees, a fully integrated production process, and a firm commitment to sustainability, we’re not just producing eggs—we’re shaping the future of British farming.
After this apprenticeship
The LJ Fairburn & Son Apprentice Programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of capability that will lead to a permanent job role and possible internal progression. As part of this role, the successful candidate will provide administrative support to the HR team. There could be potential to follow a progression route of HR training after completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BOSTON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017185.
Apply now
Closes tomorrow (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)