Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Manage the day-to-day operations of a company, supporting and engaging with all different parts of an organisation. The role is varied and can be found across all industries and types of business.  

You will: 

• Learn how to develop, implement, maintain and improve administrative services 
• Practice problem solving and decision making skills 
• Learn laws and regulations such as data protection and health and safety 
• Develop coaching, leadership and management strategies 

Topics include:

• Record and Document Production
• Organisational sectors and structures
• Managing stakeholder relationships
• Social media and organising meetings and events
• Legislation and regulations in business
• Coaching, leadership and management strategies
• Performing financial processes and payments

Example job role: Business Support Staff.

Apprentices will need to be working towards and achieve the following job role requirements before their end point assessment:

• Sets personal goals and objectives for self
• Organises and prioritises workload
• Involved in organising and managing resources
• Involved in leading on projects
• Including managing risk and monitoring progress
• Organising and planning meetings and events
• Mentoring and coaching colleagues
• Communicating with internal/external customers verbally and digitally
• Maintain, record and analyse data using IT software

You will achieve:

• Business Administrator IFA Standard
• End Point Assessment
• If required: Functional Skills (English, Maths)

If you have a strong sense of responsibility, sound communication skills and good attention to detail. Motivated and organised personalities will thrive. 

Next steps: Apprentices can progress onto our Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship, Level 5 Operations and Departmental Manager Apprenticeship. Alternatively, you could find full time employment and this role is a good gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles. There’s incredible room for growth in the field. 

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths.

If you are 19 or over, functional skills are not required unless requested by the apprentice’s employer.

However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

Our Learning Resource Centres (LRCs) give you access to a huge range of online books and resources to help you with your studies. There is a refectory in Victoria House.