Business Administration Apprentice

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a Business Administration Apprentice to join the Primary Care Unit’s professional services team in Cambridge. This 20‑month fixed‑term apprenticeship provides full training and workplace support through Cambridge Regional College to complete a Business & Administration L3 Advanced Apprenticeship.

You will support the PCU Administrator and Operations Manager, assisting researchers and staff with day‑to‑day administrative tasks in a busy academic setting.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience with basic computer programmes (word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Desirable: attention to detail, organisation, time management and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient administrative service to the PCU Administrator and PCU Operations Manager.
• Support researchers and staff within the unit in day-to-day tasks.
• Assist with end-to-end administrative processes related to the apprenticeship.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent (Grade C/4 or above)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Email programmes

Job description

The Primary Care Unit are seeking to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to join our professional services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced staff to gain practical experience in a busy academic research environment.

You will provide an efficient administrative service to the PCU Administrator and PCU Operations Manager as well as researchers and support staff in the wider unit.

You should be educated to Maths and English GSCE's or equivalent at Grade C/4 or above. You must have experience of basic computer programmes e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and email programmes. Attention to detail, organisation, time management and good communication skills are also desirable.

The apprenticeship is for a fixed term of 20 months, during that time you will receive full support and training from the Primary Care Unit. The training provider (Cambridge Regional College) will conduct regular workplace visits from your Assessor. You will complete a Business & Administration L3 Advanced Apprenticeship.

Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN or East Forvie Building, University Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR (approx. 2 miles south of city centre)

Informal enquiries can be made to PCU Operations Manager, Dr Cassie Woodfin via email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 6th September 2026

Interview Date: W/C 14th or 21st September 2026

Please quote reference SN50585 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.