Business Administrator Apprentice
AGE UK DEVON · Location to be confirmed
Business administrator (level 3)
This is an exciting opportunity to join Age UK Devon as a Business Administrator Apprentice. Working with experienced colleagues, you'll gain hands-on experience in administration, facilities, finance, HR and governance while completing a recognised Business Administration Apprenticeship and skills for a successful career in business.
The work
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join Age UK Devon as a Business Administrator Apprentice. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will gain valuable hands-on experience across a range of business functions including office administration, facilities management, finance administration, HR support, and organisational governance. You will undertake a recognised Business Administration Apprenticeship whilst developing the skills, knowledge and experience required for a successful career in business support and administration.
Job Purpose:
- To support the effective day-to-day operation of Age UK Devon's offices and administrative systems
- To provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, Finance Manager and wider management team
- To undertake and successfully complete a Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification
- To contribute to the delivery of high-quality services that support older people across Devon
Key Responsibilities
Apprenticeship Responsibilities
- Attend all apprenticeship training sessions and complete coursework within agreed timescales
- Maintain an apprenticeship portfolio and evidence of learning
- Work towards achieving the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Participate fully in reviews with the training provider and line manager
- Apply learning from training and development activities within the workplace
- Take responsibility for personal development and continuous improvement
Training
The Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship is delivered by South Devon College through a combination of college-based training and workplace learning. The programme typically takes around 18 months at South Devon College and is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work effectively in a business administration role.
Taught sessions at South Devon College will be weekly.
Training provider: SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE
What you come out with
A fixed-term contract linked to completion of the apprenticeship, with the potential for extension or permanent employment subject to organisational need and performance.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Networking Skills
- Positive
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 4 or equivalent
- Essential · GCSE Maths 4 or equivalent
Things to consider
Personal Performance and Development
- Complete the mandatory employment induction programme
- Complete the mandatory training and e-learning modules within required timescales, including during the probationary period and as required thereafter
- Actively participate in Age UK Devon's Performance Management process, including regular supervision and appraisal meetings
- Maintain a commitment to personal and professional development through a combination of formal training, workplace learning and self-development activities
- Successfully undertake and complete the Business Administrator Apprenticeship qualification, including attendance at training sessions and completion of all required coursework and assessments
Pay extras and benefits
- A great working environment
- Supportive team culture
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
- The Blue Light discount card
- Age UK Discounts Portal provided by Aon
- Tickets for Good
An Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme is in place with a 3% contribution from the employer, provided it is matched by a 5% contribution from the employee.
Competitive
The employer
Age UK Devon is a local charity supporting people aged 50+ across Devon. Through advice, wellbeing activities, home support and community services, the organisation helps older people stay independent, connected and informed. Joining Age UK Devon means becoming part of a friendly team committed to making a positive difference in the lives of older people and their communities.