Business Administration Apprentice (Level 2) - (Multiple posts are available)

Barnet and Southgate College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study time during working hours

Mentoring and support

Experience in a large organisation

Job summary

Barnet and Southgate College invites applications for three Business Administration Apprentice (Level 2) positions. This is a great chance to start your career in administration while earning a recognised Level 2 Apprenticeship.

You will work in a busy department, receive structured training and support to develop essential knowledge, skills and behaviours. The apprenticeship is open to those under 25 at the start and the deadline is 8 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage workload effectively.
• Good IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Pays close attention to detail and works accurately.
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates professionalism and confidentiality.
• Willing to work towards English and Maths qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to a busy College department.
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of services.
• Work with colleagues, customers, learners and stakeholders to deliver high-quality admin support across business functions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Professionalism

Learning & development

English & maths readiness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Business Administration Apprentice (Level 2) - (Multiple posts are available)

Application Deadline: 8 November 2026

Department: Business Development Unit

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: TBC

Compensation: £14,976 / year

Description

Start Your Career in Business Administration

Barnet and Southgate College has an opportunity for 3 motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us as a Business Administration Apprentice (Level 2).

This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while working towards the Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard. You will receive structured training and support to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a successful career in administration.

This apprenticeship will be available for apprentices who, at the start of their apprenticeship training, are aged under 25. This application criteria is set by Skills England.

About the Role

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will provide efficient administrative support to a busy College department, contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of services. You will work with colleagues, customers, learners and stakeholders, helping to deliver high-quality administrative support across a range of business functions.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage their workload effectively.
• Has good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Pays close attention to detail and works accurately.
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates professionalism and confidentiality.
• Is committed to learning and personal development.
• Has achieved, or is willing to work towards, English and Maths qualifications required for the apprenticeship.

What We Offer

• A recognised Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification.
• Dedicated support and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship.
• Paid study and training time during working hours.
• Experience working within a large, diverse and supportive organisation.
• Opportunities to develop valuable business administration, customer service and digital skills.

Why Join Barnet and Southgate College?

Barnet and Southgate College is committed to providing an inclusive, supportive and rewarding environment where colleagues can develop and thrive. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities

Please read the full person spec and job description attached to this advert.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Please read the full person spec and job description attached to this advert.

Barnet and Southgate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches of publicly available information may be undertaken on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment process

Benefits

Read our Employee Pledge here!

The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.

• Annual Season Ticket Loans We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
• Cycle to Work Scheme The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
• Employee Support Helpline The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
• Eye Tests for DSE Users The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
• Flu vouchers We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
• Gym Facilities Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
• Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
• High Street Discounts Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.