Business Administration Apprentice Level 3
BAREFOOT COACHING LIMITED
LEICESTERSHIRE (DE74 2NN)
Closes in 16 days (Monday 23 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 March 2026
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Summary
Looking to start your career in a supportive, friendly team? Join our coaching consultancy as a Business Administrator Apprentice and learn the skills that keep a growing business running while helping people and organisations do their best work.
- Wage
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£16,380 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm with one hour unpaid for lunch.
Please note this is a hybrid role working 3 days in the office and 2 days at home after initial training. Flexibility will be required for example, for whole team meetings or client visits.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 11 May 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
We are a small, well-established coaching consultancy with a big reputation. Our work helps people and organisations do their best thinking and perform at their best.
Our team culture is built on trust, kindness and curiosity. Everyone is approachable from the CEO to the newest team member and we genuinely take an interest in one another and the people we work with.
We’re looking for someone who is organised, enthusiastic and keen to learn, who enjoys helping people and wants to build a career in business administration.
This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to learn on the job, gain recognised qualifications and be part of a supportive team.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- No two days will be exactly the same
- You’ll support the team with a variety of tasks that help the business run smoothly and ensure our clients and course delegates have a great experience
You will learn how to:
- Be a friendly first point of contact for people calling or emailing the business
- Help respond to client and customer enquiries in a helpful and timely way
- Keep our client database up to date
- Send information to people attending our programmes and workshops
- Help organise training events, including booking venues and arranging catering
- Schedule meetings and keep calendars organised
- Support the team with documents, spreadsheets and presentations
- Help process invoices, payments and expenses
- Take notes in meetings and help prepare reports
- Prepare and send materials for training courses
- Check and proofread documents before they go out to clients
- Help make sure everything runs smoothly for workshops and events
You may also occasionally attend workshops or conferences with the team.
Where you'll work
UNIT 6E
WILLOW FARM BUSINESS PARK CA
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE74 2NN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
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
- You will received protected study time for your apprenticeship studies
- You will be assigned a personal tutor from Derby Business College who will arrange regular teaching (online) sessions
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable 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
- Reliable and resourceful
- Curious and open to feedback
- Professional attitude
Other requirements
- Please check how you are going to travel to the workplace, including mileage, expense and time
- Your qualification results will be checked
- If working from home two days a week is unsuitable please still apply and discuss if you are shortlisted
About this employer
Barefoot Coaching recently celebrated 30 years in business and is at the forefront of coaching practices. It regularly receives outstanding customer satisfaction scores and is described by many staff as the best job they’ve had.
https://barefootcoaching.co.uk/about/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
We offer 25 days holiday plus your birthday off if it falls on a working day, plus public holidays.
After 3 months you will be eligible for our private medical healthcare scheme
After this apprenticeship
- We’re a progressive company keen to develop our own talent
- Once we see what skills you have we will explore opportunities where possible
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019592.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Monday 23 March 2026 at 11:59pm)