Business Administration Apprentice

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured apprenticeship

Mentoring from experienced colleagues

High-quality training opportunities

Welcoming academy community

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Experience across business support

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is offering a term-time apprenticeship in a Church of England academy, delivering hands-on administration across HR, reception and attendance. The role provides mentoring, structured training and progression to a nationally recognised Business Administration qualification.

It is a 37-hour, term-time post over 39 weeks, with DBS checks required and no CVs accepted. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the role focuses on delivering high-quality customer service

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across HR, Reception and Attendance functions.
• Help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the academy.
• Work with staff, students, parents, visitors and external agencies.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Support a range of administrative processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organised

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Team player

Confidentiality

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This apprenticeship sits across the HR, Reception and Attendance functions of a Church of England academy, leading to a nationally recognised Business Administration qualification. The work is day-to-day administrative support, delivering customer service to staff, pupils, parents, visitors and external agencies. It is a 37-hour, term-time post over 39 weeks, with mentoring from experienced colleagues across several business support functions. An enhanced DBS check is required and CVs are not accepted; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide administrative support across HR, Reception and Attendance functions
• Help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the academy
• Work with staff, students, parents, visitors and external agencies
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Support a range of administrative processes

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn
• Professional and positive attitude
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What's offered

• Structured apprenticeship leading to a nationally recognised qualification
• High-quality training and development opportunities
• Support and mentoring from experienced colleagues
• Welcoming and inclusive academy community
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives
• Experience across several business support functions