Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

GRESSINGHAM FOODS LIMITED

Woodbridge (IP13 6JW)

Closes on Friday 31 July 2026

Posted on 11 March 2026

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Summary

We have a great opportunity for an Apprentice Farms Administrator to join our busy Farms Office based in Debach near Woodbridge. The position will report to the Farms Administration Manager, working alongside the Farms Administration Team to ensure our company and contract farms receive the best possible service.

• Wage:

  £25,397 a year

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  There are planned salary increases each April

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Working hours will be Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm with a 30 minute unpaid break. Total of 40 hours per week.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 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

• Central ordering for our farms, including placing orders for straw, feed etc.
• Downloading of data from farm to ensure data is reported to manage flock records
• Complete purchase orders when placing orders, receipting purchase orders with correct pricing and dealing with invoices and queries sent over by accounts
• Provide all information to technical department & customers on traces
• Provide info on placement 
• Regularly check emails, WhatsApp & take phone calls so all communication is actioned in a timely manner
• Assist Farms Administration Manager when requested

Where you'll work

Loomswood Farm Hasketon
Woodbridge
IP13 6JW

Training

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

Training provider

SUFFOLK NEW 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 Level 3.

Most training will be work based but the apprentice will also attend college. The college would be Ipswich based.

More training information

Suffolk New College, day release to be confirmed which day.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)
• Science (grade 4)

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
• Initiative

Other requirements

A full Uk driving licence is ideal or ability to office on time by other means of transport.

 

About this employer

Gressingham Foods are the biggest Duck producers in the UK. The health and welfare of our poultry is an absolute priority for us and is at the heart of all that we do. We breed, hatch, and rear our ducks on Red Tractor assured farms which means they are regularly, independently audited across a wide range of standards covering animal welfare, bio security, food safety, stockmanship and the environment. We also produce Geese & Turkeys.

https://www.gressinghamduck.co.uk/corporate/careers/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Private counselling/life coach 
• Reduced cost staff shop
• Auto enrolment pension available
• staff and family events
• Monthly Employee Draw
• Company profit share bonus scheme

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

After the 18 month apprenticeship, we hope the candidate would progress to work on a permanent contract for the business subject to meeting criteria and passing their qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GRESSINGHAM FOODS LIMITED

Carrie Barrett

carrie.barrett@gressinghamfoods.co.uk

01379897542

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020616.

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Closes on Friday 31 July 2026