Business Administrator Apprentice
SYCON CONTRACTS LIMITED
DONCASTER (DN6 0AA)
Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 September 2025
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Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and adaptable Business Administrator Apprentice to join our family-run construction business based on the outskirts of Doncaster.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Apprenticeship Duration will be 18 months plus up to 3 months for End Point Assessment
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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08.30am – 5.00pm Monday – Thursday. 08.30am – 4.00pm Friday (30 mins unpaid lunch break per day).
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 October 2025
- 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
We are looking for someone to assist the Operations & Finance departments with a wide variety of day-to-day administration duties to support the efficient running of the business. You will be a proactive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will have the confidence to work autonomously to undertake general accounting and office administrative tasks.
You will be observing, learning and gaining an understanding of a wide range of office administration skills and processes while under the instruction of experienced and skilled staff. We are a fast-paced, growing business and so there will be opportunities to grow and develop alongside the business.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the operational team in achieving the delivery of all projects on time in full, whilst offering excellent customer service.
- Supporting the accounts department with administration processes.
- As a Business Administrator Apprentice, a typical day may include:
- Answering the office reception phone and handling routine client, supplier and contractor queries.
- Support the team with project planning through collation of plans, surveys and specifications.
- Ensuring electronic files are created and managed to include the relevant requirements such as RAMS, COSHH Assessments, FIRAS audits, safety inductions, site packs and training logs.
- Preparing and printing site drawing packs.
- Assisting with H&S documentation through FieldView and One Trace.
- Supporting with the vehicle fleet management.
- Taking and distributing meeting minutes.
- Booking hotel requirements as required.
- Managing stationery, PPE and consumables requirements.
- Printing, preparing and reconciling supplier invoices and statements.
- Support with the weekly payroll tasks - Collate weekly timesheets, check against vehicle tracker reports, reconcile to weekly planner, update site and hours databases.
- General office administrative tasks, including post, filing and keeping the office tidy and presentable.
Where you'll work
ASKERN HOUSE
HIGH STREET
ASKERN
DONCASTER
DN6 0AA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DN COLLEGES GROUP
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 at Doncaster College, where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.
Day release
You will undertake the level 3 business administrator standard.
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0070-v1-0
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed
You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a business administrator of the future!
More training information
We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and/or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft. A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points. You will be asked about this when we contact you to arrange a pre-screening Interview.
A YES ANSWER DOS NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
- Positive attitude
Other requirements
You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
About this employer
SYCON CONTRACTS was formed in 2015 in response to a growing demand for fully managed small to medium turnkey fitout works, directly delivered through a multi-skilled workforce, predominantly within live operating environments, minimising disruption to the client’s core business function. We have built a solid reputation for quickly responding to clients’ needs, particularly on interior refurbishment and alteration works, taking control of the whole process for the client from inception, design, planning and construction, through to handover and operation, fully co-ordinated and professionally managed.
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Asa Buckley
asa.buckley@don.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343537.
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Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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