Business Administration Apprentice L3

Plymouth City Council; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth City Council is offering a Business Administration Apprentice role to support the Youth Employment Programme. You will work towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship while gaining practical office experience in a local authority setting.

The role focuses on providing administrative support, data entry, and records management, helping young people and partners, and developing professional skills for a future career in public service.

Qualifications

• Be keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Have good communication and organisational skills.
• Be confident using Microsoft Office applications.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the programme team.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and filing systems.
• Assist with data entry, reporting and monitoring activities.
• Organise meetings and support events and workshops.
• Respond to enquiries from young people, providers and partners.
• Work with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of programme activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK

Business Administration Apprentice

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK

About The Role

is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice to support the delivery of the Youth Employment Programme while working towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience, develop professional skills and make a positive difference to young people across Plymouth.

What You'll Do

• Provide administrative support to the programme team.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and filing systems.
• Assist with data entry, reporting and monitoring activities.
• Organise meetings and support events and workshops.
• Respond to enquiries from young people, providers and partners.
• Work with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of programme activities.

About You

You will:

• Be keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Have good communication and organisational skills.
• Be confident using Microsoft Office applications.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Be committed to completing a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.

What We Offer

• A recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
• On-the-job training and support.
• Valuable experience within a local authority setting.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

Please note: due to the apprenticeship element of this role, this post is not suitable for job share.

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Basic check.

Funding & Assessments

Please be aware that if you are successful in your application you will be required to sit a functional skills assessment with the apprenticeship training provider. Your current and previous qualifications will also be checked to ensure that you are eligible for course funding.

The training provider for this vacancy is On Course South West. Contact number 01752 660713.

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality, we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Toby Hall via email [e-mail]

Closing Date: Sunday 01 November 2026