Business Administration Apprentice

Worcestershire County Cricket Club; Worcester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Cricket Club is seeking a Business Administration Apprentice to provide support in Finance, HR, and Safeguarding departments. This full-time fixed-term position offers hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Candidates will assist in a variety of essential functions, from invoice processing to employee onboarding, within a lively sports environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service Cover at four times your annual salary

Paid time off over Christmas and New Year

Paid day off for your Birthday or celebration day of your choice

Access to Pluxee employee benefits and discount platform

Employee Assistance Programmes and Wellbeing support

Free city centre parking

Stunning city centre location with iconic cathedral view

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills required.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
• Experience in an office environment is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with invoice processing, purchase orders, and bookkeeping.
• Facilitate onboarding/offboarding processes and maintain employee records.
• Manage general administration tasks including communication and logistics.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 4 GCSE or above in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Business Administration Apprentice

Reporting to: Head of HR and Head of Finance

Location: Worcestershire County Cricket Club, New Road, Worcester, WR2 4QQ

Contract term: Full time, fixed term for length of apprenticeship

Background:

Worcestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county cricket clubs which make up the England and Wales Cricket Board. We play to the highest level of professional cricket with a history stretching back over 155 years.

Our vision is to become Worcestershire's premier destination for live sports, entertainment & hospitality, whilst providing great experiences for everyone who comes to New Road.

We are passionate about our people and strive to make our working environment a welcoming and inclusive one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help our people achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our values of Trust, Inclusiveness, Kindness, Resilience and Togetherness, resonate across everything we do at the Club and define our culture and behaviours.

Purpose of the Role:

We seek to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to support key operational functions at the Club. This role will provide valuable support across the Finance, Human Resources and Safeguarding departments, helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our Business Services team.

The apprenticeship offers the successful candidate an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a unique and fast-paced sporting environment while working toward a nationally recognised qualification in Business Administration.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance Support:

• Assisting with invoice processing, purchase orders, and basic bookkeeping
• Supporting monthly expense reconciliations and data entry into finance systems
• Helping compile financial reports for internal use
  
  
  

HR Support:

• Assisting with the onboarding and offboarding processes (e.g. collecting new starter documentation and processing leaver paperwork)
• Maintaining confidential employee records and updating Bright HR
• Inputting payroll data and logging sick absences
• Supporting the coordination and recording of training sessions
  
  
  

Safeguarding:

• Maintaining up-to-date records of DBS checks, training certificates, and incident logs
• Keeping track of who needs to complete safeguarding training or refresher courses
• Booking meetings or training sessions related to safeguarding
  
  
  

General Administration:

• Managing incoming and outgoing communications (emails, phone calls, post)
• Supporting matchday and event logistics as needed
  
  
  

Other responsibilities:

We expect our people to demonstrate and promote our values at all times to ensure Worcestershire County Cricket Club's brand is always held in the highest regard both internally and in public. It is expected that you will:

• Be proactive in promoting inclusiveness across the club and reporting any discrimination that you witness
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk that visit the Club
• Promote a positive environment that is welcoming, friendly and supportive
• Foster a culture of togetherness and commit to contributing to a strong team ethic
• Be passionate about delivering excellent customer service to everyone that comes through our doors
  
  

The nature of our work and the size of our team here at Worcestershire County Cricket Club requires everyone to be flexible, motivated and an excellent team player.

This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of tasks but represents the key duties and responsibilities required by the role. You may be required to take on such reasonable additional or other responsibilities and tasks as we need from time to time.

The closing date for applications is 9th June 2025.

Worcestershire County Cricket Club recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Requirements

• You will have achieved Level 4 GCSE or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Experience of working in an office environment is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
  
  
  

You will need to have the Right to Work in the UK or be able to obtain this by the start date. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

Hours, benefits and salary:

This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week over 5 days. This may include working some evenings and weekends, during the busy Cricket season. The apprenticeship is in partnership with GLP training.

This is a fixed term apprenticeship for 15-17 months depending on the time it takes to complete the course.

The salary for this role meets national minimum wage criteria for apprentices.

Our benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in Service Cover at four times your annual salary
• Paid time off over Christmas and New Year
• Paid day off for your Birthday or celebration day of your choice
• Access to Pluxee employee benefits and discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programmes and Wellbeing support
• Free city centre parking
• Stunning city centre location with iconic cathedral view