Business Administrator Apprenticeship

The role will provide experience in the following areas:

Use of IT systems such as Microsoft and Google. Stakeholder management. Maintaining documentation in line with GDPR and ISO requirements. Business communication techniques such as reports, emails, and in-person and virtual meetings. Peer-to-peer shadowing of projects and operations. Undertaking key learning modules as provided by Iron Mountain, such as a code of ethics.

Project Management Office:

Work within the PMO and support Project Managers with stakeholder meetings via minute taking and document management. Learn about PMO templates such as risks, issues and decisions and support maintaining their relevance. Exposure to customer reports and support Business Analysts with gathering data essential to report production. Organisation of core programme tracking spreadsheets which monitor time, cost and quality of projects. Gain understanding of the project lifecycle within the PMO (initiation to closure).

Operational Delivery (3 - 6 months)

Work with record administrators and team leaders to understand records retention schedules. Checking records to determine what process needs to be followed – such as priage, scanning and quality checks. Decision-making on records being either retained, shredded or considered by the client for corrective action. Learn about operational processes such as warehouse logistics and deliveries of records. Support material orders such as stationery. 

Training:

Business Administrator, Level 3.

Fortnightly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes.



Training Outcome:

After the first 6 months within Iron Mountain, understanding the business, the apprentice will be able to liaise with their mentors to identify what aspects of the business they would like to focus on for the remaining year of their apprenticeship. There may be the opportunity to apply for employment with this company at the end of the Apprenticeship, if suitable vacancies arise.



Employer Description:

With over 240,000 customers in 61 countries, Iron Mountain is trusted by the world's leading organisations.

This role will focus on Iron Mountain’s contract with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.



Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 07.30 - 15.30

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,English language skills,Basic financial acumen,Follow written instructions,Follow verbal instructions,Willing to learn and grow,Able to work independently,Professional conduct,Adheres to confidentiality,Follow site procedures,Understand health and safety


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
  • Posted: 27-Mar-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk