Business Administrator Apprenticeship

ALL ABOUT DESSERTS LTD

LOUGHBOROUGH (LE12 8LD)

Closes in 29 days (Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 May 2026

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Summary

Start a successful career within a business administration role, completing a L3 Business Administration apprenticeship within a growing company. Train in the office where you will support daily administrative operations and develop valuable workplace experience opportunities for career progression.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
The working week will be Monday to Friday with hours to be confirmed. The hours per work is also to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 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

Duties to include:

  • Answering the telephone
  • Filing and scanning documents
  • Updating databases
  • Supporting different departments
  • Using Office software
  • Supporting with the payroll run
  • Reconciling supplier statements

Where you'll work

UNIT 34 HAYHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
BARROW UPON SOAR
LOUGHBOROUGH
LE12 8LD

Training

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

Training provider

LEICESTER 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

80% of this apprenticeship will be working with the employer and 20% off-the-job training, which includes attending Leicester College, Freemen's Park Campus, one day every two weeks.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

As part of the application process candidates maybe emailed an initial English assessment to complete.

About this employer

All About Desserts is a growing food manufacturing business  producing high quality desserts. We develop bespoke dessert products for supermarket chains, restaurants and transport caterers across retail and leisure, hospitality and catering, and travel.

https://www.allaboutdesserts.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

The business try to promote staff within the business where possible. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Nicky Jones

nijones@leicestercollege.ac.uk

07500916875

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032117.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11:59pm)