Advanced Business Admin Apprentice

• 01/09/2025
• £19,000
• Apprenticeship - Advanced apprenticeship: level 3
• SPALDING Spalding, PE11 2BB

Business Admin Advanced Apprentice

BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC

We require Business administrators across the organisation to develop, implement, maintain, and improve our administrative services. They will contribute to the efficiency of the organisation through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Application Closing date 23 March 2025

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£19,000

Increasing to £22,000 in Year 2

Working week

Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm

Total hours per week: 37.5

Expected duration

2 years

Possible start date

01 Sep 2025

Date posted

WC 10/02/2025

Apprenticeship level

Advanced – Level 3

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Essentially, the responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with specific parts of the organisation and interact with internal and/or external customers, with a focus on adding value, but the real flavour of the role will come from the team you are working with. For example:
• If you work with Early Careers you will get to know all about the organisation’s talent pipeline, as well as engagement and onboarding of graduates and apprentices.
• If you work in the Commercial function, you will find out all about our external customers, our commercial systems and processes and will gain real insights into the UK grocery retail market.
• If you work in the HR team, you will learn all about recruitment and people related policies and procedures etc.
• You will be expected to undertake the role efficiently and with integrity, showing a positive attitude.
• The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills.
• The business administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills, decision-making and the potential for people management responsibilities through mentoring or coaching others.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• You will attain a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
• You will also take part in a soft skills development programme.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets we have set for you, you are guaranteed a permanent role with us.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Strong IT Skills
• Competent social media skills

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English and maths + three others (Grade 9 – 4 or A*- C) essential
• Age requirement is 18+

Things to consider

You should be an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail and be able to think resourcefully. You’ll have support and direction from a fun, friendly, experienced, and well-established team.

About the employer

We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food- you just didn't realise it. Because as global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK. We're ambitious. We're full of ideas and we're ready for more people who share our passion for quality food to join us. Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing international presence in the US and China. We are number one in the UK in the four product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread, providing high-quality, fresh, healthy, and convenient food. We have over 19,000 employees, our headquarters are in London and we have 23 factories in the UK, 5 in the US and 9 in China.

Employer

BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC

Training

Training provider

DEERE APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Level 3 – Business administrator
 

Employer's application instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now web address

https://app.fierileadership.com/earlycareers-apprenticeships/

Job Ref: Business Administrator