Business Operations Apprentice

A fantastic opportunity to learn new skills. You'll get involved in finance, HR, compliance, auditing, systems and day-to-day administration operations while gaining a recognised Business Admin Level 2 qualification.

What you'll do

You'll help to support the operations and compliance of our children's homes and supported accommodation, helping with company systems, finance, HR, safer recruitment, audits, records and regulatory requirements.

You'll work closely with the team to keep processes organised, support quality and compliance, and gain a real understanding of how care services are safely and effectively operated.

Training

A 100% tailored training and assessment program will be delivered to support you throughout your apprenticeship, (18-months including endpoint assessment) topics covered include:

• The organisation
• Value of their skills
• Stakeholders
• Relevant regulation policies
• Business Fundamental Processes
• External environmental factors
• IT
• Record and document production
• Decision making
• Interpersonal skills
• Communications
• Quality
• Planning and organisation
• Project management
• Business Administrator Level 3

After the apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is designed to be the start of a long-term career with us. On successful completion, there is the opportunity to progress into a permanent role within our back-office team, developing a career in business operations and compliance. As you gain experience, and the company grows, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility across areas such as compliance, quality, HR, finance, auditing and business operations.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above). (grade 4/C or above)

Things to consider

We are looking for someone with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths, ideally at Grade 4 or above. However, we are flexible and will consider applicants based on their attitude, willingness to learn, organisation and enthusiasm for developing a career in business operations and compliance. No previous business experience is required.

Benefits

Annual pay increase, bonus scheme twice per year, employee assist programme, discounts and offers via partners.

About the employer

We are a growing care organisation providing safe, supportive homes for children and young people. We currently operate a children's home and a supported accommodation service, both staffed 24/7 to provide consistent care and support. We work closely with local authorities and other professionals to help the young people in our care thrive. As we continue to grow and open additional homes, our back-office team plays an increasingly important role in ensuring our services are well-run, compliant and able to deliver high-quality care and support.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: MBKB LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 8 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: 09.00- 16.30 Monday- Friday (37.5 hours per week)
• Start date: 16 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,600 to £24,784.50 a year