Business Administration Apprentice

London Gov; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Hybrid working

Parental leave

Job summary

Greater London Authority (GLA) invites applications for Business Administration Apprentice. Earn £28,573 with London Living Wage, 37 hours weekly, hybrid working between home and City Hall, plus 30 days leave and family-friendly policies.

You will gain a nationally recognised qualification while supporting diverse GLA teams with admin tasks. Open to 16+ years, right to work in the UK, and willingness to learn in a structured development programme.

Qualifications

• No extensive experience required; enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Be 16 years old or older and eligible to work in the UK.
• Hybrid working with home and office time 50% split as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Support teams across the GLA with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Help deliver projects, events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to colleagues and external partners.
• Attend meetings, contribute ideas and build your professional network.
• Learn from experienced professionals while developing business administration skills.

Skills

Organised

Good communication

Team player

Job description

Salary: £28,573 annual salary (London Living Wage)

Contract type: Fixed Term

Reference: BAA/26

Interview date: Mid Sepetember 2026

Business Administration Apprentice

About us

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is the strategic authority for London, working to deliver the Mayor’s priorities and support the London Assembly.

Join us as a Business Administration Apprentice and help shape London by supporting teams across the GLA with a range of day-to-day administrative tasks. You’ll learn from experienced professionals while developing valuable business administration skills, see the impact of your work and help shape London’s future.

Salary:£28,573 annual salary (London Living Wage)

Hours:37 hours per week

Flexible and hybrid working, with part-time and job share options

30 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays

Comprehensive family-friendly policies, including parental and carers’ leave

Location:

These roles will be based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE). GLA staff are hybrid working in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office, but adhering to our policy where you will need to attend our offices at least 50% of your working week.

Launch your career while helping shape the future of London.

The Greater London Authority is looking for motivated, organised, and ambitious individuals to join our Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme.

At the GLA, diversity drives innovation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the city we serve.

This is more than an apprenticeship—it's an opportunity to gain real workplace experience, earn a salary, achieve a nationally recognised qualification, and contribute to projects that make a difference to millions of Londoners.

Support teams across the GLA with a range of day-to-day administrative tasks

Help deliver projects, events and stakeholder engagement activities

Provide excellent customer service to colleagues and external partners

Attend meetings, contribute ideas and build your professional network

Learn from experienced professionals while developing valuable business administration skills

What You'll Gain

£28,573 annual salary (London Living Wage)

Fully funded Business Administration Level 3 qualification

Dedicated training and development programme

Hands-on experience across a range of GLA teams

Valuable skills, professional networks, and future career opportunities

About you:

You don't need extensive experience—just enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. If you're organised, communicate well, and enjoy working with others, we'd love to hear from you.

Be 16 years old or older (up to any age) at the start of the apprenticeship.

Have the right to work in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the UK, EEA, Switzerland, Gibraltar or the UK Overseas Territories for the previous three years, in line with apprenticeship funding requirements.

Not currently be qualified in Business Administration at level 3 or above.

Currently not undertaking any other formal form of study (e.g. college or university course).

AI Use

AI tools may be used to support idea generation and proofreading. However, all submitted content must reflect your own experience. Misrepresentation may result in disqualification.

Additional Information

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check, but some roles may require additional security screening.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 6th September at 23.59hrs

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