Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship 2026 - Barnsley

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship 2026 - Barnsley

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Administrator Apprentice to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account.

• Starting Salary: £24,293 per annum
• Location: Barnsley
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift Pattern: 39 Hours per week Monday to Friday

Whether you’re looking to grow your skills through a graduate programme, apprenticeship, or placement, we embrace difference and believe everyone deserves the chance to fulfil their potential. Develop, get training, earn a salary, and make an impact whilst doing work that matters. Join us on one of our early career’s programmes, and you can be part of the teams working on complex projects that are making a difference. Want to build an extraordinary career? Take a look below.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3 qualification which normally runs for 12/18 months. You will be fully supported by our partnered college to achieve this qualification by attending college 1-day per week, having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office.

Amey delivers facilities and estate management services, including planned and reactive maintenance, cleaning and project management into over 60 Prisons on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS).

As an Apprentice, every day will be different! Your main responsibility is account support under the guidance of the Operational Business Improvement support team.

As you progress through the apprenticeship program, you will work toward achieving key responsibilities

• Utilisation of the business's Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system supporting site teams when required.
• Assist and support the drive to improve our quality standards and assurance across all the operational businesses, including standards in customer service and health and safety.
• Contribute to the Continuous improvement of the company's image and credibility with all stakeholders.
• Accounting for prison Health and safety delivery and compiling databases to ensure the improvement of the overall Company Health and Safety culture
• Raise Account Purchase Orders and Task Orders ensuring payment of invoices as required
• Support in the People Operating model and Training by taking responsibility of master matrices and Spreadsheet
• Site administrative support under the direction of the Business Support Coordinator

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Minimum 2 GCSE’s Maths and English is required.
• Available to join the programme in September 2025
• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• High level of motivation and initiative; self-starter
• Please note clearance check will be required if you are successful in your application.

What we offer you

Join us on OUR Apprenticeship programme and we will invest in you to become the best version of yourself.

• Career Development – we will provide you with a clear career path by tailoring a program that’s unique to you.
• Support Network – you will be partnered with a dedicated buddy and mentor, as well as a community of peers who share your level, building a strong network that will support you forward every step of the way.
• Pension – a generous pension scheme to which we will contribute
• Holidays – minimum 24 days holiday, bank holidays and the option to buy additional days.
• Social Value – you will get two Social Impact Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives and, where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
• Choices - our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact Gemma Denson, gemma.denson@amey.co.uk, in our recruitment team to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.