Apprentice - Business Administrator

National Highways; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative apprenticeship program that offers a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in business administration. This two-year program at a leading organization allows you to develop essential skills while working in a dynamic environment. You'll support a large operational team and gain hands-on experience in various business services, including finance and project management. With a competitive salary, dedicated mentorship, and a strong focus on personal development, this apprenticeship is your gateway to a successful future. Embrace the chance to connect the country and shape your career with a supportive team that values safety, teamwork, and integrity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dedicated line manager

Flexible working arrangements

Networking events

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave starting at 26 days

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong ability to work in a team and manage time effectively.
• Clear and concise writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handling emails and calls, managing diaries, and organizing meetings.
• Preparing documents, reports, and presentations for the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Effective communication

Writing skills

Career growth mindset

Education

Minimum of five GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

Business Administration Apprentice - Level 3

Salary: £18,000

Location: Warrington or Manchester

Programme start date: September 2025

Connect the Country and Shape Your Future

Join our two-year apprenticeship and kickstart a rewarding career in business and administration.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a business administration apprentice, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in a large, exciting business where no two days are the same.

You’ll be supporting a large operational team to deliver excellent service to our customers and your day-to-day work will involve:

1. Handling emails and calls
2. Managing diaries
3. Organising meetings and events
4. Managing information, documents and records
5. Preparing documents, reports and presentations

As well as gaining valuable real-world experience on the job, you’ll also have opportunities to learn about and support different areas of business services such as finance, people planning, project management and business performance.

You’ll complete the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship learning programme, which will open up lots of different career paths and opportunities to grow at National Highways.

What You’ll Get in Return

An apprenticeship at National Highways is your opportunity to help connect the country through learning and growing in a real-world job, with all the development and support you need to shape a bright future with us.

All our apprenticeships offer:

1. A competitive salary, which increases as you complete each stage of your programme (subject to meeting apprenticeship performance standards)
2. A dedicated line manager, job mentors and a skills coach to guide and inspire you towards your goals
3. An Early Talent ‘buddy’ to help you settle into your new role
4. Flexible working arrangements and time away from your role to study
5. A packed calendar of networking, events and socials as part of our Early Talent community
6. A permanent contract from day one

As well as a competitive salary and plenty of career development support, you’ll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package, which includes a generous pension scheme, annual leave starting at 26 days (rising to 31 days with service) and thousands of discounts at your favourite shops, restaurants and more!

What You’ll Need to Succeed

It takes all kinds of people to keep our roads moving. No matter what your background, if you have the passion and dedication to help connect the country and shape your future, you’ll be a great match.

To be successful, you’ll have:

1. The ability to work effectively with others in a team
2. The ability to work to timescales, understanding when and how to prioritise
3. The ability to give and receive information effectively
4. The ability to write clearly and concisely
5. A desire and passion to grow your career at National Highways

To be eligible for the apprenticeship learning programme, you’ll also need to meet these essential requirements:

Minimum of five GCSEs (including English and Maths, at grade C/grade 4 or above)

Assessment centres will take place in April and May 2025.

To be eligible for a place on the programme, you must be available to attend the 4-day induction, 8th -11th September 2025.

All offers for our apprenticeships are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks.

Due to the salary level of this role, we cannot offer sponsorship for the position for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK. Successful candidates will require Right to Work for the duration of the programme.

About Us

Our strategic road network is vital to connecting the country, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. Every single day, National Highways get millions of people to where they need to be as efficiently and safely as possible along more than 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads. We bring people together, keep businesses moving and help communities to stay connected.

We’re constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve in building and operating our roads, investing in both the right projects and the brightest talent to help shape our future. And that's where you come in!

Why You Should Join Us

At National Highways, we believe in building a connected country. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive, collaborative culture where all our people feel empowered, valued and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this.

If you share our values of safety, passion, teamwork, ownership, and integrity, you’ll thrive as part of our team.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're excited by shaping your future in a new direction, apply today and start your journey with us. Don’t miss out – submit your application today as we may close applications before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.

We can only consider your application for one apprenticeship programme due to the volume we receive. Please ensure you only apply to your preferred option, if you apply to more than one we will simply take your first application as your preferred option.