L3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

David Allen; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Free financial advice

Great salary and package

Job summary

David Allen is offering a Business Administrator Apprenticeship at our Head Office in Dalston. This role is designed to develop essential administration skills while contributing to client communication and project delivery.

You will learn organisation and time management, build soft skills, and have opportunities to progress within the company. Interviews are planned for March 2026.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; suitable for school leavers or career changers.
• Willingness to learn and develop core admin skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support client communications and project delivery under supervision.
• Assist with daily admin tasks and scheduling.
• Contribute to maintaining records and documentation.

Job description

• Job Type

At David Allen we are incredibly passionate about our people and we strive to ensure that they grow with the business in their own development. Due to the recent success of our current staff in their professional development, and due to the successful growth of our business and our client portfolio, we now have a Business Administrator Apprentice opportunity available at our Head Office in Dalston.

Aims and purpose of the job

The Business Administrator Apprenticeship at David Allen is designed to provide individuals with the essential skills, knowledge, and experience required to excel in a professional business environment. You will learn fundamental business administration skills, such as communication, organisation, and time management, which are crucial to the smooth operation of our business while supporting client communication and project delivery.

This apprenticeship will give you practical knowledge and a strong foundation for a career in business administration or related fields. Along with technical skills, you’ll build key soft skills such as problem-solving and teamwork, helping you grow into a well-rounded professional with the potential to advance within David Allen.

Please read the full job description and person specification at the bottom of the page.

About David Allen

Established in 1997 and with a team of over 150 dedicated professionals working from our offices based in Carlisle, Dalston, Dumfries, Penrith and Workington. We provide our clients in Cumbria, South West Scotland and further afield, with a full business support package to ensure they can develop and succeed. Our services include specialisms in Accountancy, Tax, Financial Services, Agriculture, IT solutions, Debt Recovery, Payroll, Wills and Probate.

From the very beginning, David Allen have been committed to great client care – blending the traditional values of business with the enthusiastic hands on attitude of a modern team of professionals.

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In return for dedication and hard work we offer the following company benefits

Working for #TeamDA also brings with it lots of perks, from flexible working to help you manage your other priorities, to free financial advice and a great salary and package, as well as lots of opportunities to grow, develop and progress.

Discover our benefits

Great vision without great people is irrelevant, and our people really are the best. The best at what they do and the best at how they do it. And the great thing is, they keep striving to be even better! Our people, their skills and ambitions are as important to us as are our clients. We can’t deliver a great service without great people after all.

Application process

Applying for our apprenticeship programme is easy. Please review the job description and person specification attached to understand our role and what we are looking for.

It is hoped to hold first interviews between 11-19 March 2026. After first interview, successful candidates will be invited to attend a second interview on either 25 or 26 March 2026.

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Find out more about our apprenticeship programme

Discover more about our career opportunities by joining us at our Apprenticeship Careers Evening at our head office in Dalston on Wednesday 25 February 2026.