Business Administrator Apprentice

Government Recruitment Service; Reading; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Reading is seeking a Business Administrator Apprentice to support the DDTS Capability Strategy within Defra. You will report to the Capability Development Analyst and contribute to attracting, developing and retaining Government Digital and Data professionals while strengthening digital skills across Defra.

You will coordinate and book training for 800+ staff across DDTS, ensure accurate information is gathered and maintained, and assist with reports for

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and book training courses for 800+ staff across DDTS.
• Maintain learning records and monitor skills and capability development.
• Assist with analysis of management information and production of reports for different audiences.
• Liaise with external suppliers and internal subject-matter experts as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Are you looking for a role that offers personal development and career progression?

Do you want to learn on the job whilst undertaking an apprenticeship to gain a qualification?

Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.

Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group.

We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all.

Find out more about DDTS:

Defra digital, data and technology blog

LinkedIn

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We are Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack V3 - 1

As aBusiness Administrator Apprentice, you will report into the Capability Development Analyst and will play an important role supporting delivery of the DDTS Capability Strategy. You will contribute to strategic capability development across DDTS by supporting activity to attract, develop and retain Government Digital and Data professionals, while also helping to strengthen digital skills across Defra.

A key aspect of the role, you will coordinate and book training courses for more than 800+ members of staff across DDTS, ensuring that accurate information is gathered, maintained and used effectively. You will also support the analysis of management information, including gathering and tracking learning requirements, assisting with the production of reports for different audiences, liaising with external suppliers and internal subject matter experts where required, and maintaining learning records to monitor skills and capability development.

You will alsouse stronginterpersonaland communicationskills to engageeffectivelywithmanagers and staff with keepingboth informed of progressand next steps.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Business Administrator Apprentice

Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £30,681 to £31,626 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Reading Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 9 Nov 2026

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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