Business Administration and Event Operations Apprentice

As a Business Administration & Event Operations Apprentice you will support the smooth running and development of the company while also working at live events across the UK, helping to deliver, set up and operate interactive games, sports attractions and other event equipment. Ideal for someone looking to gain office based and hands on experience.

What you'll do

The role will involve a mixture of administrative and business development activities, alongside driving, event setup, customer interaction and physical work. No two days will be the same.

The successful candidate MUST be comfortable with UK-wide travel, overnight stays, weekend and evening work, driving company vehicles, heavy lifting and working long or irregular event days.

Your office-based responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with clients regarding bookings, enquiries and service requirements
• Preparing quotes and invoices for customers
• Providing general administrative support to the team
• Maintaining accurate records and assisting with day-to-day business processes
• Supporting sales lead generation through research using LinkedIn and digital tools, including AI-based platforms
• Identifying potential customer contacts and maintaining databases of prospective and existing clients
• Supporting email marketing campaigns and customer follow-up activities
• Helping to develop the company's LinkedIn and Instagram presence through regular posts and engaging content
• Researching ideas and creating content to promote the business online
• Supporting business development and identifying potential new opportunities

Event Operations & Event Crew

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving company vans to event locations across the UK
• Delivering and collecting event equipment
• Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles
• Setting up and dismantling interactive games, football cages and sports challenges.

Training

Teaching and learning the skills, knowledge and behaviours within Business Administration.

After the apprenticeship

The company will offer long term career prospects with opportunity to progress long term. Hotels are provided for overnight stays when required and a meal allowance of up to £25 per overnight stay is paid.

Skills

• Administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Creative
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Sales Skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Math (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)

Things to consider

Have you checked the suitability of the hours, pay and location prior to applying for this apprenticeship role?

Are are comfortable with UK-wide travel, overnight stays, heavy lifting and physical work and flexible event hours including weekends and long event days?

About the employer

Specialists in interactive games hire and corporate event entertainment across the UK. We deliver engaging experiences that capture attention, spark interaction and keep guests entertained. From exhibitions and conferences to team building events, brand activations, product launches and company fun days, our games are designed to attract crowds, increase footfall and create memorable moments that last long after the event ends.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Full-time hours including weekends.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £19,500 a year