Business Development and Administration Apprentice

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hairdressing and beauty in-

Generous holiday entitlement

Generous pension scheme

Free parking across sites

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme 24/7

Training and progression focus

NUS and Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Northampton College is offering a 37-hour apprenticeship in business development and administration. The role supports the team and students, with day-to-day work adapting to the team’s needs. Open to candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and requires right to work in the UK.

The apprenticeship focuses on building experience in administration, customer service, and digital skills, with opportunities for progression and development within the College.

Qualifications

• Strong organisation and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• IT and digital skills relevant to modern admin roles.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administration for the team and students.
• Assist with business development activities as needed.
• Maintain records and handle routine data entry tasks.

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above)

Job description

This apprenticeship places a trainee in business development and administration at Northampton College, which has strengths in health and social care, engineering and digital. Day-to-day work changes with the needs of the team and the College's students. It is a 37-hour apprenticeship, open to candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as the College holds no sponsorship licence.

What's required

Qualifications

• Grade 4 or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English

Skills & knowledge

• Organisation and time management
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Managing multiple tasks and priorities
• IT and digital skills
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK at the time of applying
• Relevant safeguarding checks

Other

• Working effectively as part of a team
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Confident and professional approach to work and communication

What's offered

• Discounted hairdressing and beauty treatments in the training salons (The Salon NC)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking across sites
• Wellbeing hub
• Employee assistance programme, available 24/7
• Training and development with a focus on progression
• Discounts through NUS and Blue Light Card membership