Business Administration Apprentice (Learning & Development)

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; St Leonards; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust in Bournemouth is offering a Business Administration Apprentice role within the Learning & Development team. You will undertake a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship with Wiltshire College while gaining hands-on experience in coordinating apprenticeships and related activities.

The full-time role supports a busy team, with flexible and home-working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IT systems e.g. databases and software applications.
• GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) - Grade C/4 or above.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Demonstrable written and spoken English to a suitable level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work experience placements and summer schools.
• Promote apprenticeship opportunities and enrol staff onto programmes.
• Monitor inboxes and maintain the team’s database.
• Provide general administrative support for projects and activities.
• Support the Learning and Development Admin Team with records and bookings.
• Develop skills through in-house training and shadowing colleagues.

Skills

Knowledge of IT systems

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work to deadlines and pri­o

Ability to work on own initiative and

Written and spoken English

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Business Administration Apprentice (Learning & Development)

The closing date is 11 November 2026

Are you interested in helping people develop their careers and supporting others into work? We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive individual to join our Apprenticeship and Widening Participation Team as a Business Administration Apprentice, based in Bournemouth, Dorset.

Our team coordinates apprenticeships, work experience, employability schemes and events. You will work alongside colleagues in a supportive environment, gaining practical experience and developing your administrative skills. Good attention to detail, accuracy and a willingness to learn are important for this role.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for flexible and home working. You will also undertake a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship with Wiltshire College, gaining valuable workplace experience alongside a nationally recognised qualification.

To be eligible, you must be aged 16 or over, live in England, not be undertaking full-time education and not hold a Level 4 or higher qualification in the same subject area. You must also have lived in the UK for the three years immediately before starting the apprenticeship.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

You will support the team with a range of activities, including coordinating work experience placements and summer schools, promoting apprenticeship opportunities, enrolling staff onto apprenticeship programmes, monitoring inboxes and maintaining our database. You will provide general administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the team's projects and activities. The role will also include supporting the Learning and Development Admin Team with maintaining records and managing bookings.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will have opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge through practical experience, in-house training and shadowing colleagues across other services. We will support your personal and professional development, with potential opportunities to gain further experience based on your interests and strengths.

If you are looking to start your career in business administration while gaining a recognised qualification and making a contribution to supporting people into work, we would welcome your application.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

• Knowledge of IT systems e.g databases, software applications
• GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) - Grade C/4 or above

Job specific experience

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Additional requirements

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust