Business Administrator Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Administrator Apprentice to join their dynamic team in Farnborough. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in office administration while pursuing a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including managing schedules, organizing meetings, and ensuring smooth office operations. With a supportive team environment, you will develop essential skills that will pave the way for your career in office management. If you are eager to learn and grow in a vibrant workplace, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Career development support

Vibrant work environment

Level 3 qualification opportunity

Qualifications

• Willingness to acquire Level 2 English and Maths before assessment.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative tasks to support office operations.
• Manage agendas, organize meetings, and handle travel arrangements.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

MS Office Suite

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

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Client:

Philips

Location:

Farnborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title

Business Administrator Apprentice

Job Description

Role location: Farnborough, Hampshire

Contract Type: 18 month fixed term with potential to extend

Start date : July 2025 preferred

Philips is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Driven by the vision of a better tomorrow.

In this role, you have the opportunity to make life better

This role offers the chance to develop general office support and business administration skills while earning a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration. You will gain transferable knowledge, skills, and behaviors applicable across sectors, supporting your progression towards office management responsibilities.

You are responsible for

1. Performing general administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the office.
2. Managing agendas and diaries as required.
3. Organizing meetings, conferences, and events.
4. Handling mail, scanning, processing, and arranging travel plans including hotels.
5. Maintaining databases.
6. Ensuring tender documents have the required wet signatures and meet deadlines.
7. Supporting the Operations Excellence Managers with tasks from the GBS transition.
8. Managing cheque administration and invoicing.
9. Booking meeting rooms.
10. Supporting credentialing processes for field staff.
11. Raising purchase orders.
12. Processing expenses and supporting other administrative activities as needed.

You are a part of

a supportive office administration team, reporting to the General Management Executive Assistant.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

1. Level 2 English and Maths or willingness to acquire before the end point assessment.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
4. Attention to detail.
5. Flexibility in managing stakeholders and tasks.
6. Ability to manage a varied workload.
7. Initiative and drive to succeed.
8. Diplomacy due to sensitive tasks.

In return, we offer you

The opportunity to obtain a Level 3 Business Administration qualification from an accredited provider, working for an international healthtech leader, with a salary of £17,000 per annum (including incentives), 25 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays. We support your career development and encourage questions and learning. Philips offers a vibrant, evolving work environment.

Recruitment Process:

1. Submit a detailed CV and motivational statement explaining your interest.
2. Attend an interview with our training provider and a Philips recruiter.
3. Attend an in-person interview at our Farnborough office.

If interested and lacking some experience, we encourage you to apply as you may still be suitable. Learn more about our diversity and inclusion initiatives.

About Philips

We are a health technology company dedicated to accessible, quality healthcare worldwide. Join us to make a meaningful difference.

• Learn more about our business
• Discover our history
• Explore our purpose

About Philips UKI

We are recognized as a Disability Confident employer, part of the Armed Forces Covenant & Mental Health at Work commitments. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage sharing any reasonable adjustments needed during recruitment and beyond.