Business Administration Apprentice

The Administration Apprentice will provide day-to-day administrative support across Lincolnshire Agricultural Society (LAS) and Lincolnshire Showground. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations, the role will support finance, operations, reception and general office administration, while assisting colleagues across the organisation.

This is a varied role offering experience in finance, operations, customer service and business administration. The apprentice will also provide administrative and PA support to the CEO and assist with the organisation of Society, Council, Trustee and committee meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Administration Support
• Provide administrative support to the Finance Team under the guidance of the Head of Finance and Operations.
• Assist with purchase orders, invoice processing and routine financial data entry.
• Maintain accurate finance records through filing, scanning and document management.
• Support colleagues with routine finance administration and escalate queries where appropriate.
• Handle financial information confidentially and accurately.

Operations Administration Support

• Provide administrative support to the Operations team.
• Maintain operational records, including meter readings, utilities information and site data.
• Assist with purchase orders, schedules, logs and operational documentation.
• Support the filing and organisation of contractor, maintenance and site information.
• Help ensure records are accurate, current and accessible.
• Assist with Showground activities and events when required.

General Office & Departmental Administration

• Provide administrative support across all departments.
• Undertake routine office duties including filing, scanning, printing, document preparation and data entry.
• Assist with email administration, correspondence and information distribution.
• Prepare documents, forms and meeting packs.
• Support post, stationery management and office organisation.
• Assist colleagues with administrative tasks during busy periods.

Reception & Customer Service

• Act as receptionist providing a professional first point of contact.
• Answer and direct calls, welcome visitors and respond to routine enquiries.
• Manage messages and pass enquiries to the relevant colleague.
• Maintain a tidy, organised and welcoming reception area.

PA Support to the CEO

• Provide day-to-day administrative and PA support to the CEO.
• Assist with diary management, correspondence, document preparation and filing.
• Prepare meeting papers, briefing documents and supporting information.
• Help monitor actions and follow-up activities as required.

Committee, Council & Meeting Administration

• Support the administration of meetings before and after each session.
• Prepare and distribute agendas, papers and supporting documents.
• Attend meetings where required to take accurate minutes and record actions.
• Provide clerking support as needed.

The successful apprentice will complete a Business Administrator Level 3 programme with Ixion. 

Time will be allocated weekly to complete work and attend workshops and coaching sessions. 

Given the role offers exposure to events, sales, finance, admin and operations, there is a great opportunity to progress within the company after completion of the apprenticeship. 

The Lincolnshire Showground is owned by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, a charitable organisation established back in 1869. Its objectives are to educate the county about food, farming and a sustainable environment.

Lincolnshire Showground is one of the East Midlands' leading events venues, located in Lincoln and serving as a hub for a wide range of agricultural, business, educational, and community events. The venue hosts exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, outdoor events, and public attractions throughout the year, bringing together businesses, organisations, and visitors from across the region. With extensive indoor and outdoor event space, Lincolnshire Showground plays an important role in supporting local economic growth, networking opportunities, and community engagement within Lincolnshire and beyond.