Business Administration Apprentice
LINCOLNSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
LINCOLN (LN2 2NA)
Closes in 14 days (Thursday 26 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 November 2026
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Summary
As an Administration Apprentice, you'll play a key role in providing administrative support across the Lincolnshire Showground teams, including, finance, operations, sales and events teams.
- Wage
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£16,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday. 9.00am - 5.00pm.
This is an office based role 5 days per week.
May be occasional company events that require support in evenings or weekends. These are planned well ahead of time and notice given.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 5 January 2027
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
The Administration Apprentice will provide day-to-day administrative support across Lincolnshire Agricultural Society (LAS) and Lincolnshire Showground. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations, the role will support finance, operations, reception and general office administration, while assisting colleagues across the organisation.
This is a varied role offering experience in finance, operations, customer service and business administration. The apprentice will also provide administrative and PA support to the CEO and assist with the organisation of Society, Council, Trustee and committee meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Finance Administration Support
- Provide administrative support to the Finance Team under the guidance of the Head of Finance and Operations.
- Assist with purchase orders, invoice processing and routine financial data entry.
- Maintain accurate finance records through filing, scanning and document management.
- Support colleagues with routine finance administration and escalate queries where appropriate.
- Handle financial information confidentially and accurately.
Operations Administration Support
- Provide administrative support to the Operations team.
- Maintain operational records, including meter readings, utilities information and site data.
- Assist with purchase orders, schedules, logs and operational documentation.
- Support the filing and organisation of contractor, maintenance and site information.
- Help ensure records are accurate, current and accessible.
- Assist with Showground activities and events when required.
General Office & Departmental Administration
- Provide administrative support across all departments.
- Undertake routine office duties including filing, scanning, printing, document preparation and data entry.
- Assist with email administration, correspondence and information distribution.
- Prepare documents, forms and meeting packs.
- Support post, stationery management and office organisation.
- Assist colleagues with administrative tasks during busy periods.
Reception & Customer Service
- Act as receptionist providing a professional first point of contact.
- Answer and direct calls, welcome visitors and respond to routine enquiries.
- Manage messages and pass enquiries to the relevant colleague.
- Maintain a tidy, organised and welcoming reception area.
PA Support to the CEO
- Provide day-to-day administrative and PA support to the CEO.
- Assist with diary management, correspondence, document preparation and filing.
- Prepare meeting papers, briefing documents and supporting information.
- Help monitor actions and follow-up activities as required.
Committee, Council & Meeting Administration
- Support the administration of meetings before and after each session.
- Prepare and distribute agendas, papers and supporting documents.
- Attend meetings where required to take accurate minutes and record actions.
- Provide clerking support as needed.
Where you'll work
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW GROUND
GRANGE DE LINGS
LINCOLN
LN2 2NA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) 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 successful apprentice will complete a Business Administrator Level 3 programme with Ixion.
Time will be allocated weekly to complete work and attend workshops and coaching sessions.
More training information
A full induction and internal training will be scheduled in for the successful candidate.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/5)
- Maths (grade C/5)
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Initiative
About this employer
The Lincolnshire Showground is owned by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, a charitable organisation established back in 1869. Its objectives are to educate the county about food, farming and a sustainable environment.
Lincolnshire Showground is one of the East Midlands' leading events venues, located in Lincoln and serving as a hub for a wide range of agricultural, business, educational, and community events. The venue hosts exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, outdoor events, and public attractions throughout the year, bringing together businesses, organisations, and visitors from across the region. With extensive indoor and outdoor event space, Lincolnshire Showground plays an important role in supporting local economic growth, networking opportunities, and community engagement within Lincolnshire and beyond.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Given the role offers exposure to events, sales, finance, admin and operations, there is a great opportunity to progress within the company after completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) LIMITED
Steven Lipscombe
steven.lipscombe@shaw-trust.org.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063913.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Thursday 26 November 2026 at 11:59pm)