Business Administration Apprentice (Level 3)

Premier; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

28 days annual leave

Pension

Training opportunities

Job summary

Premier is seeking a Business Administration Apprentice (Level 3) in Swindon to join our not-for-profit procurement team. The role offers 37 hours per week, a salary of £19,750 per year, and a hybrid work pattern with three days in Swindon.

You'll support multiple departments and gain practical experience across administration, data, and customer service. The successful candidate will have English and Maths GCSEs (grade 5+), strong IT skills, and a proactive, team-driven attitude.

Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSEs to at least grade 5.
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Confidence to learn and navigate a range of IT systems and processes.
• Clear and confident communication, both written and oral.
• A Team Player who values relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across the business, in support of our vision.
• Be the first point of contact for incoming calls and emails, handling basic queries.
• Generate routine correspondence, collate and store data, and track activity.
• Provide admin assistance and data reporting to Finance, Business Development and Marketing.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure high-quality member and supplier service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Can-do attitude

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

A-level or degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

09 Nov, 2026# Business Administration Apprentice (Level 3)£19,750 yearly* CV-Library* Swindon, UKCharity### Job DescriptionBusiness Administration Apprentice (Level 3)About UsWestworks is a not-for-profit procurement organisation connecting public sector buyers with high-quality suppliers to deliver value for money works and services across the built environment.We’re seeking a Business Administration Apprentice (Level 3) to join our growing team on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, intelligent individual with strong organisational skills to join our business.The Benefits- Salary £19,750 per annum- Hybrid (with 3 days a week in Swindon)- 28 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)- Employee benefits package- Generous pension- Development and training opportunities- Career progression opportunities- Training and support from your line manager and the wider team- A values-driven organisation with people at its core- Time to study for your apprenticeshipThe RoleAs our Business Administrator, you will provide administrative support across the business, in support of our vision ‘To harness the power of procurement to create a better future’.This role offers the opportunity to work across all departments, from supporting the leadership team to providing operational, marketing and business admin support. You will be the first point of contact for incoming calls and emails, handling basic queries and signposting as required.You will work closely with the operations delivery team to ensure that we provide excellent customer service to our members and suppliers. You will be responsible for generating routine correspondence, collating and storing data and tracking activity. You will provide admin assistance, data reporting and ad-hoc support to the Finance, Business Development and Marketing teams.This role offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your organisational, communication and collaboration skills whilst gaining knowledge of all aspects of how a small business operates.About YouTo thrive as our Business Administration apprentice, you will be a self-starter who is keen to develop and learn new concepts, accept guidance and suggest new ideas when appropriate.We don’t expect you to know it all now, but do expect you to come with a can-do attitude, problem-solving ability and conscientious approach to everything that you do.You are not required to have any procurement experience or knowledge of the built environment. We will teach you that. What is important to us is your attitude to learning and your desire to deliver high-quality work.Essential:- English and Maths GCSEs to at least grade 5.- Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products.- Confidence to learn and navigate a range of IT systems and processes.- Clear and confident communication, both written and oral.- A Team Player who values relationships with colleagues.- Our Team values of trust, respect, unity and resilience resonate with you.Desirable:- Educated to A-level or degree level.- Proven ability to prioritise your workload and work independently.Please NoteIn addition to on-the-job training, you will be required to spend 1 day a week training in person at New College Swindon.The apprentice position is being recruited as a fixed-term 18-month contract, but there is a significant expectation that the right candidate will progress on to a permanent contract, following the apprenticeship period, and continue to develop into more senior roles within the business.If you wish to be considered for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter via the apply button.Other organisations may call this role Business Administrator Apprentice, Business Admin Apprentice, Administration Apprentice, Admin Apprentice, Trainee Administrator, Trainee Admin Assistant, or Trainee Office Administrator