Business Administration Apprentice

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 6,900 - 9,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident

Job summary

University of Portsmouth is seeking a Business Administration Apprentice to support the Student Startup team and contribute to showcasing student and graduate entrepreneurship. You will help build evidence of enterprise value across the university and increase engagement with the wider Careers and Employability network.

The role focuses on comprehensive administrative and event support, managing communications and coordinating meetings, and maintaining records and online presence to support

Qualifications

• Administrative and organisational abilities.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth operation of the Student Startup team.
• Provide administrative and event support for various activities.
• Manage communications and coordinate meetings for the team.
• Maintain an online presence and keep team records up to date.

Job description

Business Administration Apprentice

Company: University of Portsmouth

Salary: Meets national minimum wage

Hours: Full-time

Location: PO1 2EG

Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote

This appointment is offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of two years.

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The Business Administrative assistant will play an important role in helping the university strengthen and showcase the impact of student and graduate entrepreneurship.

Working closely with the Student StartUp team and wider Careers and Employability colleagues, the business administrative assistant will help build a strong evidence base demonstrating the value of enterprise and entrepreneurship across the university and increasing engagement across the institution.

The key purpose of this role is to assist with the smooth and efficient operation of the Student Startup team. By providing comprehensive administrative and event support, managing communications and coordinating meetings, the role facilitates the team’s ability to focus on its core functions. The role also assists in maintaining a strong online presence and managing records, contributing to the department’s transparency and accountability.

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role, with the opportunity to work from home one day per week, subject to business needs.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 7 January 2027. Please note that this is subject to change.

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