Business Administration apprentice
Olivers Legal Services
Doncaster (DN4 5JP)
Closes in 24 days (Thursday 14 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 April 2026
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Summary
This apprenticeship allows the opportunity to begin your career in a professional business setting, hands on with all aspects of clerical & office administration. A level 3 apprenticeship is a nationally recognised qualification and may lead to a more senior full time permanent role within the Company, if available.
- Wage
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£9,984 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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The role allows for 3 days per week out of the 5 days, which are to be discussed at interview. Business Hours 9.00am - 5.00pm and no weekends.
24 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 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
- Provide administrative support to team members and our clients, including data entry and clerical tasks
- Manage and organise files, ensuring that all documents are accurately maintained and easily accessible
- Handle incoming calls with professionalism, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette
- Support the organisation of meetings and events, including scheduling and coordinating logistics
- Maintain office supplies inventory and assist with procurement as needed
- Ensure documents are fully completed and meet the business' compliance standards
- Respond to emails in a clear and timely manner
Where you'll work
The Apex Business Centre
1 Water Vole Way
Doncaster
DN4 5JP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NATIONAL UPSKILL 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
The training will take place at the work place and through online face to face delivery through Microsoft Teams
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Olivers Legal Services specialises in estate planning and later‑life legal services, offering expert support with Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyship Orders, Probate, Inheritance Tax Planning, and general estate protection. They provide clear, practical advice tailored to clients’ personal circumstances, helping individuals safeguard their assets, manage complex family situations, and ensure their wishes are legally protected.
After this apprenticeship
- This apprenticeship is an excellent stepping stone for anyone looking to build a career in business administration while gaining valuable on-the-job experience in a supportive setting
Progression:
- Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship you will have gained a national qualification which is recognised throughout the industry and this may lead to a more senior full time permanent role within the company (where available)
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NATIONAL UPSKILL LIMITED
Mark Guiver
mark.guiver@nationalupskill.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025884.
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Closes in 24 days (Thursday 14 May 2026 at 11:59pm)