Apprentice (Business Administration)

Borough of Lambeth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in London seeks a Business Administration Apprentice to support the Community Services team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop essential workplace skills. Responsibilities include engaging with community members, managing daily tasks, and collaborating with various council teams. Candidates must be 16 or over, live in England, and not be in full-time education. Ideal for proactive individuals looking to enhance their skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Available for evening and weekend work to support events and activities.
• Must be 16 or over at the start of the apprenticeship.
• Must not be in full-time education.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage with team and external customers.
• Manage priorities and own time.
• Contribute to the efficiency of the organisation.

Skills

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Proactive approach

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Minimum skill level for level 3 apprenticeship

Job description

Lambeth Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London,SW2 1EG, United Kingdom and 1 more

Job Description

Business Administration Apprentice REF: 2618

Apprentice Level 3: £30,225 pa rising in annual increments to £30,654 pa inc LW.

15 Months Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full Time.

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience by working as an Apprentice in the Community Services team at Lambeth Council. Apprenticeships give you the opportunity and support to develop new work‑placed skills by putting training into practice in your job.

The post holder will be working within a small team of venues and community officers who are based on site at Brockwell Hall, and within the wider Community Services division at Lambeth Council.

The role will also involve working collaboratively with other Lambeth Council teams, with community organisations based in Brockwell Park and working alongside a developing team of dedicated volunteers.

About the Role:

This role will be based on site in Brockwell Hall – a heritage building at the centre of Brockwell Park which has recently been restored thanks to funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund and Lambeth Council. The Hall has a café, exhibition space, large events space and space for community hire. We host a huge range of community and commercial events with a small site‑based team.

The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of our team and with external customers and community members. With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator will contribute to the efficiency of our organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills.

The range of tasks and applications will be varied and we need an apprentice who has strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. While you will be well supported in terms of training and on the job supervision the business administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem‑solving skills, decision‑making and the potential for people management responsibilities through mentoring or coaching others – this may well include work experience placement holders and volunteers. Successful candidates will need to be available for some evening and weekend work to support events and activities.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

UK government funding rules require that to do an apprenticeship you must:

be 16 or over at the start of the apprenticeship

live in England

not be in full‑time education and,

have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship.

You cannot claim funding if you already have a qualification in the same subject at the same level or have significant experience.

The Applicant must meet the minimum skill level to undertake the level 3 apprenticeship. This will be determined by an initial assessment from the training provider usually assessing current working literacy and numeracy skill levels. The offer of employment is conditional on candidates meeting this minimum requirement otherwise the offer will be withdrawn.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 4 January 2026.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers

Job Info

• Job Identification 2618
• Job Category Apprentice
• Posting Date 12/18/2025, 10:00 AM
• Apply Before 01/04/2026, 11:55 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Lambeth Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London,SW2 1EG, United Kingdom Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton, London, SW2 1RW, United Kingdom