Business Administration Apprenticeship
C & K MEATS LTD
Eye (IP23 7HE)
Closes in 9 days (Friday 24 July 2026)
Posted on 13 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Business Administration Apprentice: Gain hands-on office experience, earn while you learn, and achieve a recognised qualification. Develop valuable administrative and customer service skills in a supportive team.
- Wage
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£19,500 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 10 August 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
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will support the commercial team while working towards a recognised Business Administration qualification. You will gain valuable experience in a busy office environment and develop the skills needed for a successful career in business.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing administrative support to the commercial team
- Preparing and maintaining customer and supplier records
- Processing documents, quotations and purchase orders
- Responding to telephone and email enquiries professionally
- Updating databases and company systems accurately
- Assisting with scheduling meetings and managing diaries
- Supporting invoicing, reporting and general commercial administration
- Filing, scanning and maintaining accurate records
- Working with colleagues across different departments
- Following company procedures and maintaining confidentiality
Where you'll work
Potash Lane, Mid Suffolk Business Park
Eye
IP23 7HE
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)
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
- Business Administrator Standard
- English and maths (if required) Level 2
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English or Equivalent (grade A-C or 9-4)
- Maths or Equivalent (grade A-C or 9-4)
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Willingness to learn
- Positive attitude
- Reliable
- Flexible and adaptable
- Honest and trustworthy
About this employer
C&K Meats is based in Eye and is part of CPC Foods Limited and family-run international food company the Premium Food Group. There are endless opportunities to join C&K Meats and share in the passion for delivering fantastic products and outstanding service.
Animal welfare is No 1 priority throughout all operations. C&K Meats is currently expanding its state-of-the-art meat processing facilities and investing in its infrastructure to meet growth plans with our customers.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship is the first step to a career in commercial business with the first role of Business Support Administrator.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE
Sarah Langford
Sarah.langford@beckettsfoods.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042211.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Friday 24 July 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.