Office Administrator Apprentice

Summary

This role involves processing purchase orders and invoices, managing supplier relationships, and handling payments. Additional responsibilities include general office support, customer communication, contract management, and assisting with company accounts, petty cash, and timesheets.

Wage

£14,560 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 6 May 2025

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

Inputting purchase orders and purchase invoices
Responsible for ordering of company goods i.e. office stationery
Communicating with and maintaining good relationships with suppliers
Matching purchase orders with invoices/ delivery notes and inputting on to our system
Processing payments to suppliers
Coaching and mentoring others within the working environment
Taking post / going to the post office
Providing general office support
Dealing with utility companies and setting up contracts
Communicating with customers and providing quotations
Creating customer contracts and inputting on to our accounts system
Answering the company telephone
Involvement in the company account records, petty cash and cash flows
Dealing with timesheets and recording

Where you’ll work

Regent Street
Barnsley
S70 2HP

Training

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

College or training organisation

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

Delivery to be completed on site and off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work
To complete a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

The Boylin Group specializes in the commercial property and storage market, providing secure storage solutions and small lock-up units for start-ups and growing businesses. Our success has been built organically, allowing us to operate independently and focus on what truly matters—our staff, customers, and local community. We are committed to nurturing local talent, combining fresh ideas and creativity with the expertise of our experienced management team to drive innovation and sustainable growth.

Company benefits

Career progression Supportive work environment Mentorship Competitive pay Regular hours Workplace experience

After this apprenticeship

Full - time employment, a permanent role within the company after completing the apprenticeship
Career progression – Potential to advance into higher roles within the company
Further Training & Qualifications – Opportunity to gain additional qualifications to support career growth
Broader career paths – Skills gained during this apprenticeship will help to open doors to further careers in various industries

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Amanda ogley

apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk

01226216166

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312667.

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