Business Administrator Apprentice
STURDY FOODS LIMITED
NORTHALLERTON (DL7 9UL)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 July 2026
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Summary
A rare opportunity to join Sturdy Foods Ltd is available where you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the business. You will gain hands-on experience in administrative tasks while working towards a relevant qualification.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Working Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- 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
Tactical work:
- To collate payroll data each month and liaise with the bookkeepers to produce payroll
- To receive customer orders and input onto the sales system, ensuring accuracy is maintained
- To book transport for customer orders and ensure orders are delivered as required
- To carry out any other general office tasks and ensure the office is kept well organised and efficient, supporting other team members as needed
- To liaise with bookkeepers on day to day finance queries and answer queries as received in a timely fashion
Strategic work:
- To work with other team members and the Managing Director on continually improving systems and processes
- To undertake and deliver any agreed projects
Position specific KPI's and standards:
- To ensure a high standard of administration and keep errors to a minimum
- To liaise effectively with colleagues and display strong communication skills
- To maintain a friendly and helpful manner at all times when dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues
Company wide standards:
- The company's general rules and procedures will be followed according to the company handbook
- The company's core values will be displayed and respected at all times
- Professional standards and behaviour are expected at all times at work
- The company's strategic objective, targets and plans are to be understood and worked towards at all times
Where you'll work
UNIT 1
PLEWS WAY
LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NORTHALLERTON
DL7 9UL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DARLINGTON 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
- Level 3 Business Administration
- Location - Unit 1, Plews Lane, Northallerton DL7 9UL
- Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Multitasking
- Willingness to learn
- Work individually
- Motivated and committed
- Enthusiastic
- Reliable
- Flexible
Other requirements
Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance.
Applicants who obtained their GCSE qualifications outside the UK must hold a Statement of Comparability certificate demonstrating equivalence to UK GCSE standards.
About this employer
We are a supplier of top quality Italian ingredients to restaurants across the UK, we listed Sturdy Foods pizza Dough Balls & Sourdough when our incumbent supplier let us down on supply & have not looked back since. Excellent quality products, excellent service & support. Our sales have increased due to the better quality products and consistent supply. Highly recommend
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There may be an opportunity for career progression after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
Rosanna Lee
rlee@darlington.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041798.
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Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 11:59pm)