Travel Administrator Apprentice

Travel Administrator Apprentice Reference number: JR258150

Location:

Hybrid working – home and our office in Manchester Working pattern:
Full Time Contract Type:
Permanent Number of roles: 1 Salary: £24,785 per annum We are looking for a Travel Administrator Apprentice to join our team. The Travel Administration Apprentice will support the organisation in delivering efficient, compliant, and cost-effective travel bookings across the business, including rail, air, international accommodation, and related travel services. This role is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in business administration through a Business Administration apprenticeship, while developing transferable skills in coordination, stakeholder management, data accuracy, and process improvement.

Working closely with Procurement and Finance, the role will help ensure that travel bookings follow agreed policies, use preferred suppliers, and support Kaplan’s sustainability objectives by promoting responsible travel choices. As the Travel Administration Apprentice, you will:
Coordinate and process business travel bookings, including trains, flights, international hotels, and ancillary services. Ensure all bookings comply with internal travel and business expense policy and procurement policies. Maintain accurate travel records, confirmations, and supporting documentation. Act as a first point of contact for routine travel queries from colleagues. Liaise with suppliers and travel providers to resolve booking issues, changes, or cancellations.

Support basic reporting on travel spend, usage, and sustainability metrics. Participate in apprenticeship training and apply learning directly to day-to-day tasks. A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). What you’ll bring to the role This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in business administration or operations.

The successful candidate will bring: A commitment to completing a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship. Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal. A methodical approach to managing multiple requests and deadlines. Confidence using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word). A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems.

An interest in sustainability and responsible business practices (desirable). What we do Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals. What we believe in Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.

Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.

To view our candidate privacy notice . Our Values We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.
• Act with integrity
• Empower and support
• Create opportunity
• Grow knowledge
• Drive results together What we offer As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• 28 days annual leave  option to purchase more
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
• Private medical, income…