Business Administration Apprentice

Join our team as a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in business administration, gain valuable workplace experience, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification while developing key professional skills.

What you'll do

• Provide administrative support to managers and colleagues
• Answer telephone calls and respond to email enquiries professionally
• Maintain accurate electronic records
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and room bookings
• Prepare documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence
• Support data entry and maintain company databases
• Process and distribute incoming and outgoing post
• Assist with ordering office supplies and managing stock levels
• Support the organisation of events, meetings, and training sessions
• Handle confidential information in accordance with company policies and GDPR requirements
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and business projects
• Complete assigned apprenticeship coursework and attend training sessions as required

Training

Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team.

Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.

Throughout the apprenticeship, learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.

After the apprenticeship

The role offers long-term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Time management
• Accurate and thorough
• Work independently
• Microsoft Office skills
• Eager to learn
• Word, Excel, Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Office experience
• Professional attitude
• Positive approach
• Reliable and punctual
• Customer focused
• Maintains confidentiality

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade A*-C/ 9-4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade A*-C/ 9-4)

About the employer

St Aidan's Church of England Academy is a coeducational secondary school with academy status, in Darlington, County Durham

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 4 Months
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm. TTO + 5 days.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,392 a year