Business and Administration Apprentice
LINCOLN & YORK LTD
BRIGG (DN20 0SP)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Take the next step in your career with an Administration Apprenticeship at Lincoln & York. Gain practical experience supporting the Finance team and wider business, develop your administration and IT skills, and work towards a recognised qualification with full training and support in a modern, welcoming office environment.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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08.30 - 17.00, Monday to Friday (30 minute lunch break).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 December 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 our new Apprentice Administrator, you’ll join our friendly team in our modern, welcoming offices at Elsham Wold Industrial Estate, near Brigg. You’ll receive full training, guidance and support throughout your apprenticeship, giving you the opportunity to develop valuable administration skills and gain hands-on experience supporting our Finance team and wider business.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, build your confidence and gain a recognised qualification while playing an important part in the smooth day-to-day running of our business.
Your duties will include:
- Providing administrative support to colleagues in the Finance team and other departments across the business.
- Carrying out data entry and maintaining accurate records.
- Assisting with digital banking and day-to-day financial administration.
- Supporting basic accounting tasks and helping to follow up outstanding invoices and payments.
- Providing reception cover when required, including answering telephone calls, greeting visitors and booking meeting rooms.
- Ordering stationery and monitoring office supplies.
- Using Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Dynamics, to complete administrative tasks.
- Taking minutes during meetings and sharing information with colleagues.
- Helping to keep the office organised and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.
- Supporting colleagues with other administrative duties as required.
You’ll be part of a supportive working environment where you can learn from experienced colleagues, develop your attention to detail and communication skills, and build a strong foundation for a future career in business administration.
Where you'll work
KAHAWA HOUSE
THE FLAREPATH
ELSHAM WOLD INDUSTRIAL EST.
BRIGG
DN20 0SP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TEC PARTNERSHIP
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
All delivery for this apprenticeship will take place within your place of work. A dedicated Vocational Trainer will visit on average once every 4 weeks, to establish a personal learning and development plan, outlining a schedule of training activities and business objectives.
You will complete a mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops, face to face training and working towards creating a portfolio of relevant practical evidence. You’ll also be supported by your colleagues at all times, and will have a full induction.
You will have a review every 8-12 weeks with your Line Manager and Trainer to discuss your progress.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Good technical skills
- understanding Microsoft Office
- Confident communicator
- Friendly and approachable
- Outgoing & good sense of humor
Other requirements
You will work from Lincoln and York, Kahawa House, Elsham Wold Industrial Estate, Flarepath, Brigg, DN20 0SP. Please check the location of work and check you would be able to report to the office on a daily basis.
About this employer
Lincoln & York is an established coffee manufacturer with over 30 years of experience, supplying high-quality coffee to businesses across the UK and 15 international markets. From developing bespoke coffee blends to roasting and packing products for well-known brands, the company combines a passion for coffee with a strong focus on quality, customer service and continuous improvement. As part of the team, you’ll be joining a successful and growing business where you can develop your administration skills, support the finance department and wider colleagues, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The Lincoln & York Apprentice Programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of capability that will lead to a permanent job role, and possible internal progression.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEC PARTNERSHIP
Charley and Claire
myapprenticeship@grimsby.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061030.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11:59pm)