Business Administration Apprentice

Business Administration Apprenticeship

National Apprenticeship Rate (£13,323.00 per annum)

Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 - 14 months)

37 hours per week, Term Time plus 2 weeks

Start Date – 1st September 2026

Are you ready to kick-start your career in business administration and make a difference across multiple schools!

Are you an organised, enthusiastic, proactive and ambitious individual looking to start a professional career in business administration?

Do you want to work in a fast-paced, executive environment that supports schools across a thriving Multi-Academy Trust? If so, we want to hear from you!

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our central trust office
, working closely with the Executive Assistant to the CEO and the wider executive team.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a trust‑wide executive environment supporting strategic projects and high‑level communications. You will gain exposure to governance, AI and educational transformation and senior‑level administration, while studying for a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship qualification.

• Provide administrative support across departments, including document management and maintaining accurate records.
• Support the delivery of efficient business operations across the Trust, ensuring processes are followed consistently.
• Manage incoming communications, including emails, calls, and enquiries, in a professional and timely manner.
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and take accurate minutes.
• Draft emails, letters, and professional correspondence under the guidance of senior leaders.
• Use a range of digital tools and systems (e.g. MIS, SharePoint, Teams, or tracking systems) to support business operations.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support event planning, coordination activities, and wider team projects.

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 (or equivalent), or Functional Skills Level 2, or a willingness to achieve these alongside the apprenticeship.
• Commitment to completing the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and not already qualified at a similar or higher level in business administration or similar discipline.

• Paid apprenticeship with a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator qualification
• Mentoring from experienced administrative professionals and executive leaders
• A welcoming and inclusive team within a trust making a real impact in education
• Considerable opportunities for career development
• Excellent facilities and a positive environment
• A comprehensive Induction Package

Please contact Miss A Buttery, Executive Assistant to CEO abutterycation to request further details.

Closing Date: 22nd June (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).