Business Admin Apprentice Job Details | STADA Arzneimittel AG

STADA; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Business Admin Apprentice in Preston. This full-time position offers the opportunity to gain practical experience while completing an 18-month apprenticeship. Key tasks include supporting senior leadership with administrative tasks, facilitating internal communications, and managing employee engagement activities. Competitive salary of £17,500 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Annual bonus scheme

23.5 days of annual leave

Health benefits through Medicash

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Completion of A-Levels or equivalent is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of general business administration.

Responsibilities

• Arrange meetings for senior leadership members.
• Support internal communications through newsletters and social media posts.
• Provide admin support for employee engagement activities.

Skills

Good IT Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths & English C/4

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Join our Early Careers Program – Business Admin Apprenticeship opportunity … Commencing Autumn 2025

Natures Aid, part of the STADA Group, was established in 1981 and is a leading UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements to health food stores, pharmacies, and groceries, with over 190 products throughout 15 main health categories. Due to a continued period of substantial growth both in the UK and Internationally, Natures Aid is one of the top 5 leading UK supplements brands, with ambitious plans to continue to grow ahead of the category, through its award-winning innovation programme.

Our mission is Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner, and we’re always looking out for talented people to join our team and support our exciting growth plan.

STADA UK | Natures Aid | Business Admin Apprentice

Preston| UK | Full-time | Fixed-Term 20-Months

In this newly created role you will play an integral part in supporting the commercial functions with general business admin tasks, data management, coordination and communications to ensure smooth operations while gaining practical experience and professional skills in a dynamic business environment.

This role is specifically aimed at someone who has or is completing their A-Levels or equivalent with a 5/6 in English and Match GCSE and is looking for their first step on the career ladder. Along side the role of Business Admin, you will undertake an 18-month Business Administration Apprentice to achieve your qualification through a mixture of on-site and online academic learning.

How You Will Make an Impact

On a day-to-day basis your key responsibilities will include:

• Arranging meetings for senior Leadership members.

• Note taking when appropriate at SLT meetings.

• Single point of contact for arranging international travel in line with STADA travel policy.

• Booking of external meetings to agreed budget.

• Supporting the company’s internal communications strategy by arranging bi-monthly content for the newsletter, sending briefings out to all colleagues, and creating posts for the ONE STADA internal communications app.

• Support Marketing on external Social Media Posts such as LinkedIn.

• Support employee engagement activities, such as the promotion of the reward scheme, collating nominations for Employee of the Month.

• Ownership of the social calendar & events administration. Such as arranging communications, booking food trucks.

• Arranging Length of Service Awards throughout the year.

• Provide admin support to Culture & People such: (new starter induction meeting booking, new starter pack creation, training documentation design, arranging interviews etc.)

• Organisation of temporary worker induction paperwork in support with production. Including fob set up for temps, visitors, and new joiners.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, including Math’s & English C/4 or above.
• Good IT Skills with a proven ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrates good communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders by using the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. (phone, F2F, Chat, email etc.)
• Basic understanding of general business admin
• Attention to detail and creativity
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines

How we care for you

At Natures Aid our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

Competitive starting salary of £17,500 and an annual bonus scheme.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.

23.5 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan

Free winter flu jab.

Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Enhanced Family Leave.

Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.