Business Administration Apprentice

DSV Road

Ipswich (IP2 8NJ)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 August 2026

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Summary

Are you ready to launch your journey into the world of Logistics? DSV are recruiting for a Business Administration Level 3 Apprentice in Ipswich. Join our dynamic team and embark on an exciting apprenticeship designed to shape you into a skilled and accomplished Business Administrator.

• Wage:

  £15,470 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Less than 6 months - £8.50 per hour ; Between 6 &12 months - £9.60 per hour ; 12 months, but below 21 years old - £10.85 per hour ; 12 months, but ages 21+ - £12.71

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday- Friday between 8am- 5pm

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 14 September 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

As an Apprentice Business Administration Level 3 Apprentice you'll develop into the core components of this thriving industry. Through our industry-recognised apprenticeship program, you'll gain invaluable experience, equipping yourself with the knowledge and practical expertise needed to excel in the field.

Find below the tasks and responsibilities you’ll undertake as an Apprentice at DSV.

Key Tasks:

• Working within a busy Operational Finance Team
• Ability to communicate across the business
• Attention to detail
• Data entry and review
• Compliance
• Irregularity handling and escalation where needed
• Adhering to SOPs and meeting internal and external KPIs
• Excel skills ideal but not essential
• Invoice auditing and processing
• Working within all areas or Operational finance.

Where you'll work

Marina House, Foxs Marina
The Strand, Wherstead
Ipswich
IP2 8NJ

Training

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

Training provider

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4/Pass)
• Maths (grade C/4/Pass)

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
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

About this employer

For over 50 years, we have been providing foresight for our customers and partners, and being as invested in their success as they are. Because, as far as we’re concerned, their business is our business from end-to-end. Because anyone can say they can keep the world moving. But to truly know what it takes, takes time. Good thing we’ve been doing this for a while.

https://www.dsv.com/en-gb (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

Possibility to progress onto higher level qualifications. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045995.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)