Apprentice Administrative Assistant

Total Training Provision; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Training Provision is helping to launch your business administration career through an in-person apprenticeship in Doncaster. You’ll complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard with dedicated mentoring and a mixture of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning.

Typical duration is 15–18 months, with potential for permanent employment on successful completion. Strong emphasis on communication, IT skills, organisation, and teamwork throughout the programme.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Good written and spoken communication.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Answer routine email and phone inquiries as first point of contact.
• Maintain digital filing, data entry, and accurate record keeping.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes.
• Assist with documents, presentations, reports and internal correspondence.
• Support day-to-day office coordination, including stock control and post handling.
• Collaborate with internal departments on business projects.

Skills

Verbal comms

Written comms

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Organised

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C+)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Are you looking to launch your professional career in business administration? This famous business, trading for over 100 years, in partnership with Total Training Provision, is seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and proactive individual to join our team as an Apprentice Business Administrator.

This role offers the ideal blend of practical on-the-job experience and structured formal training, culminating in a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.

What You'll Be Doing:

Working as a core part of our team, your daily responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a first point of contact for routine email and telephone enquiries.
• Managing digital filing systems, data entry, and record keeping with high accuracy.
• Scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking accurate minutes or notes.
• Assisting with document preparation, presentations, reports, and internal correspondence.
• Supporting day-to-day office coordination, including stock control and post handling.
• Collaborating with various internal departments to support ongoing business projects.

Apprenticeship Training & Development:

Delivered in partnership with Total Training Provision, you will receive dedicated 1-to-1 mentoring, off-the-job training time, and guidance throughout your qualification:

• Qualification: Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.
• Duration: Typicaly 15–18 months (including End-Point Assessment).
• Delivery: Blended workplace coaching, online learning resources, and regular progress reviews.
• Progression: Real potential for permanent employment and career progression upon successful completion.

What We're Looking For:

• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, solid IT literacy (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace), and keen attention to detail.
• Attributes: Reliable, organised, eager to learn, and comfortable working both independently and in a team.
• Entry Requirements: GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent/Functional Skills Level 2).

Please note this is an in-person role based in Doncaster, UK. You must have full eligibility to work and live in the UK.