Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health & wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice opportunity. You will gain valuable experience in a busy NHS environment while working towards completing the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues providing administrative support across a variety of tasks, including data analysis, records management, information reporting, and handling enquiries from colleagues and stakeholders via

Qualifications

• Organisation and time management skills for a busy NHS environment.
• Ability to handle enquiries from colleagues and stakeholders with professionalism.
• Motivation to develop administration, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to your team and contribute to day-to-day operations.
• Assist with meeting administration, data analysis, record keeping and preparing reports.
• Respond to enquiries by email, phone or in person and support departmental activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Administrative skills

Communication

Education

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship

Tools

Office 365

Datix

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice.

We have apprenticeship opportunities available across different teams within the Trust, offering valuable experience in a busy NHS environment whilst working towards completing the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues, providing administrative support and contributing to the effective day-to-day running of your team. Depending on your placement, duties may include meeting administration, data analysis & management, maintaining records, preparing information and reports, responding to enquiries from colleagues and a range of stakeholders across the Trust by face‑to‑face, email and over the telephone and supporting a range of departmental activities. This is an excellent opportunity for organised, motivated individuals who are keen to develop their administration, communication and organisational skills while gaining valuable experience within a healthcare setting.

To use a range of multiple IT packages and digital systems relevant to the department in order to write emails, record and analyse data. For example, Office 365 and Datix (incident and risk management system).

Produce and maintain accurate records and documents including tracker spreadsheets, emails, shared files, reports, minutes from meetings and confidential information in line with the Trust policies and procedures. Make recommendations for improvements and present solutions to the team where needed.

To use a range of good communication skills, whether face‑to‑face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms to meet stakeholders' needs. Answer questions from inside and outside of the Trust to demonstrate Trust values.

Organise meetings, events, training, room bookings, taking minutes, and the movement of any equipment required. This will include meeting and greeting, facilitating meetings, or training, and other events as required.

Supporting the team's SharePoint and document management systems.

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England – and the top‑ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire – in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

• generous annual leave and pension schemes
• health and wellbeing programmes
• exclusive discounts