Business Administrator Apprentice
ROBSON SCOTT ASSOCIATES LTD
DARLINGTON (DL3 7SD)
Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 February 2026
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Summary
Robson Scott Associates Ltd T/A Business Rescue Expert are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic apprentice to join their team as a Business Administrator Apprentice. The successful candidate will work toward gaining their Business Administrator Level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£15,561 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - Hours to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 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
Responsibilities
- Carry out onboarding checks against new clients in line with our Anti-Money Laundering and Ethical standards.
- Preparing insolvency documentation, including forms, reports, and correspondence.
- Conduct research and gather information to support insolvency cases.
- Maintain accurate records of case-related activities and documents.
- Liaise with clients, creditors, and other stakeholders to gather information and resolve queries.
- Assist with the organisation and coordination of creditor meetings.
- Provide administrative support to Insolvency Practitioners and Managers as required.
- Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures within the insolvency department.
- Liaising with valuation agents to deal with case-specific assets.
- Chasing outstanding debtors and ensuring clients make payments in line with agreed terms.
- Good mathematical skills and proficiency with Word/Excel of the Suite equivalents would be required for the role.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support, including mailing, faxing, scanning, and copying.
- Maintain office policies and procedures.
Where you'll work
49 DUKE STREET
DARLINGTON
DL3 7SD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MIDDLESBROUGH 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
- On and off-the-job training.
- Day release at Middlesbrough College.
- Level 3 Business Administrator.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than the qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold, as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews. Please be aware that, as Northern Skills provides a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.
About this employer
We're a modern, forward-thinking, and non-traditional insolvency practice.
Our efficient & streamlined systems combined with the latest software advances allows us to provide you with a great business recovery service at a fair cost.
Based in Darlington, the gateway to the North East, we cover assignments across the whole of UK.
After this apprenticeship
Clear progression opportunities within the firm upon completion of qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017447.
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Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 11:59pm)