Business Administrator Apprentice (18 month fixed term contract)

Amazon.com, Inc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Administrator Apprentice to join their team. You'll be involved in administrative tasks and gain valuable skills over an 18-month period. This apprenticeship offers first-class coaching and development opportunities, fostering your professional growth in an inclusive environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and eager to learn, ready to contribute to a dynamic team.

Benefits

First-class coaching

Tailored development opportunities

Mentorship from experienced team members

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce documents, including emails, reports, and proposals.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Complete tasks to a high standard applying problem-solving skills.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Team collaboration

Job description

In this role, you'll be responsible for collaborating and supporting different parts of our organisation, contributing to efficiency and effectiveness through your administrative skills and proactive approach. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll develop a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills, and behaviours that can be applied across industries and sectors.

Using IT systems to perform administrative tasks such as writing letters, creating proposals, handling financial processes, and analysing data.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing documents, including emails, reports, and proposals, and making recommendations for improvements.
• Making informed decisions to support business objectives.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication skills.
• Completing tasks to a high standard, applying problem‑solving skills to resolve complex issues, and sharing best practices with the team.
• Managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.
• Utilising relevant project management principles and tools to plan, monitor, and report on projects as required.
• Developing an in-depth understanding of the organisation's purpose, activities, policies, and the wider business environment.

Are you a proactive and organised individual ready to kickstart your career in business administration? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Business Administrator Apprentice.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to continuously learn and adapt.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds.

What to Expect

Within this apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to learn by doing, putting newfound knowledge into practice every day. Our first‑class coaching, tailored development opportunities, and challenging, rewarding work will empower you to reach new heights. If you're a curious learner eager to grow, this is your chance to unlock your full potential and build the future you envision.

You will gain a vast range of useful experiences and skills whilst working towards the Level 3 apprenticeship standard, Business Administrator. As a working student your focus is to complete your studies in your 20% off the job time by learning and developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours to work towards successful graduation. You will be set objectives and goals by your training provider and manager to support your studies. As part of your off‑the‑job learning, you may be required to travel to a training centre; this location may differ from your primary work base. Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel as part of the apprenticeship programme.

You will build your skills over an 18‑month period, starting in September. These skills will help you develop personally and professionally. Your apprenticeship will be made up of classroom/virtual based training to cover knowledge, on‑the‑job training at your Amazon base location, online learning as well as mentoring from our experienced team members.

Inclusivity & Accommodation

We value different perspectives and experiences and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our employee‑led affinity groups including communities for women in tech, LGBTQ+ employees and underrepresented minorities foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. These groups provide community, mentorship, and a platform for your voice to be heard. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve.

We continuously raise our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That’s why you'll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship, and other career‑advancing resources to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.

Apprentices at Amazon may be assigned to projects across different business areas, which may include work involving sales of products such as alcohol or pork. We recognise that applicants may have personal or religious considerations related to these areas and we encourage candidates to discuss any concerns early in the process so we can explore possible accommodations.