Business Administration Apprentice (Health Safety Wellbeing and facilities management)

Mining Remediation Authority

Nottinghamshire (NG18 4RG)

Closes in 4 days (Sunday 2 August 2026)

Posted on 23 July 2026

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Summary

Start your career with us as a Business Administration Apprentice. Earn while you learn, gain a recognised qualification and develop valuable skills supporting our Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Facilities Management team.

• Wage:

  £24,454.04 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  In addition to a starting salary of £24,454, you'll benefit from a generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, annual leave entitlement, employee wellbeing support and access to learning and development opportunities throughout your apprenticeship.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, typically between 8:00am and 6:00pm, with flexible working arrangements in place. 37-hours per week. Hybrid working available, with attendance at our Mansfield office required.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 5 October 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  2

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

What you'll do at work:

• Support the Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Facilities Management team with day-to-day administrative activities
• Organise meetings, manage calendars and help coordinate team activities
• Prepare documents, reports, spreadsheets and presentations
• Take notes in meetings and track actions to ensure tasks are completed
• Maintain accurate records and keep information up to date
• Respond to enquiries and build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Assist with health, safety, wellbeing and facilities management projects and initiatives
• Support the planning and delivery of events, campaigns and awareness activities
• Provide administrative support for workplace inspections, audits and compliance activities
• Monitor shared inboxes and ensure enquiries are directed to the appropriate person
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
• Complete apprenticeship learning and coursework alongside your day-to-day role
• Training will be provided throughout the apprenticeship, giving you the knowledge, skills and experience needed to build a successful career in business administration

Where you'll work

200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG

Training

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

Training provider

MBKB LTD

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

Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and off-the-job training with MBKB Training. Most of your learning will take place at our Mansfield office, where you'll be supported by experienced colleagues while developing practical skills in a real working environment.

You will attend regular training sessions with MBKB Training and be given dedicated time during your working week to complete coursework, build your knowledge and work towards achieving your Business Administration Level 3 qualification.

More training information

Training will be provided by MBKB Training, an experienced apprenticeship provider. The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of workplace learning, regular reviews and remote learning sessions, ensuring you receive the support needed to successfully complete your qualification.

You will work closely with your workplace mentor and MBKB assessor throughout the programme, with regular progress meetings to review your development and achievements.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English Language (grade Grade 4/C or above)
• Mathematics (grade Grade 4/C or 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
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Applicants must be able to travel to our Mansfield office and be eligible to undertake an apprenticeship under the current apprenticeship funding rules. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training and workplace activities.

About this employer

Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas. We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution. We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050. We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.

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Company benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities throughout your career
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to employee networks and inclusion groups
• Free onsite parking at our Mansfield office
• Volunteering opportunities

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

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll have the skills, knowledge and experience to progress into a Business Administration role or continue developing a career in areas such as Health, Safety, Wellbeing, Facilities Management or wider business support functions. There may also be opportunities to undertake further professional qualifications and training to support your future career development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Mining Remediation Authority

Yvonne Hackwell

Recruitment@miningremediation.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044182.

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Closes in 4 days (Sunday 2 August 2026)

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