Business Administration Apprentice
Boston College
Lincolnshire (PE21 6JF)
Closes in 4 days (Monday 15 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 December 2025
Contents
Summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
- Wage
-
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
-
Monday Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.
38 hours a week
- Start date
-
Monday 5 January 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
- Provide administrative support to the team, including data entry, and document management.
- Answer and direct phone calls and emails in a professional manner.
- Assist with scheduling meetings and taking minutes.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other business documents.
- Maintain accurate records and update internal and external systems.
- Support colleagues with day-to-day tasks and projects.
Where you'll work
Skirbeck Road
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE21 6JF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BOSTON COLLEGE
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
The Business Administrator Apprenticeship will take you 18 months to complete. You will attend College at least twice a month where you will receive one-to-one support from your assessor and functional skills tutors.
More training information
All applicants will need to attend a screening course from 15th December - 19th December.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 and above)
- Maths (grade 4 and 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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
Other requirements
No prior experience needed- just enthusiasm and commitment. Good organisational skils and attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. All applicants will need to attend a screening course from 15th December - 19th December.
About this employer
For over 60 years, Boston College has been providing high quality Further Education to thousands of students over the age of 16. Boston College has been shortlisted for two national awards for the quality of teaching and learning. Last year, 98% of Boston College students rated teaching as excellent or good and this is supported by the College's high quality student experience.
After this apprenticeship
Advanced Apprentices may progress onto the Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship if their job role allows. Career progression and employment opportunities will be enhanced upon completion of the Apprenticeship framework at any level.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BOSTON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003233.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Monday 15 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login to apply.