Business Administrator L3 Apprentice
STOCCAT
Bury (BL9 5BN)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 9 January 2026)
Posted on 2 December 2025
Contents
Summary
There is an immediate start for a L3 Business Apprentice. We are looking to invest in an apprentice who wants to progress and grow in a company that can offer excellent long-term career progression. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing Central Data Team.
- Wage
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£14,566 a year
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Salary to be reviewed during the probationary period.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm (hours can be discussed).
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 19 January 2026
- 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
To support the Trust’s Data Team while undertaking a structured Business Administration apprenticeship programme leading to a recognised qualification. The post holder will gain experience in administrative processes, handling data effectively and securely, supporting Trust-wide data activities and contributing to the effective operation of the service, while completing on-the-job training.
- Assist with the collection, input and maintenance of School and Trust-level data across systems such as MIS (e.g. SIMS, Arbor), internal logs etc.
- Help prepare data reports, summaries, spreadsheets and dashboards used by central services, schools and senior leaders.
- Support the Team with GDPR and DPO Administration tasks.
- Support key Trust data processes such as data checks/reminders, helpdesk ticket support, assessment submissions or statutory data collection (under supervision).
- Maintain accurate and secure records, ensuring data is stored in line with GDPR and Trust information governance policies.
- Provide general administrative support such as organising digital documents, scheduling meetings, updating logs, distributing reports securely and supporting workflow within the Data team.
Where you'll work
Imperial House 79-81
Hornby Street
Bury
BL9 5BN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BURY COLLEGE
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
Business Administrator L3 Standard.
The qualification requires college attendance, one day per month.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
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
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
There is no requirement for applicants to be Catholic. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students. Commitment to Safeguarding: The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
About this employer
STOCCAT Trust currently consists of 20 primary and 4 secondary schools, further schools will join us during this academic year, and we will grow over the coming years.
The successful candidate will join the Trust Central Data Team that provides support to our schools and Central Team. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
After this apprenticeship
We are a fast-growing Trust, and with that comes the need to expand our Data Team. We would want to “grow our own” and we would hope that any apprentice that we employed would be the perfect fit for any future permanent vacancies.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003274.
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Closes in 30 days (Friday 9 January 2026)
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