Business Development and Administration Apprentice

Northampton College; Northampton; On-site; GBP 6,900 - 9,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hair salon discount

Generous holiday entitlement

Generous pension scheme

Free parking

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Training & development opportunities

NUS/Blue Light discounts

Job summary

Northampton College is inviting applications for a Business Development and Administration Apprentice. You will join a dynamic, diverse team at Booth Lane, Northampton, with opportunities to learn across health, engineering, digital and more.

This role is full-time and fixed-term, aligned with the apprenticeship framework. The position offers structured training, mentoring and exposure to essential admin and business development tasks, helping you develop professional skills while contributing

Qualifications

• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficient IT and digital skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Confident and professional approach to work and communication.

Responsibilities

• No two days are ever the same; join a dynamic and diverse organisation with new learning opportunities.
• Work as part of a team, supporting students and the wider organisation.
• Refer to the attached job description for full responsibilities and expectations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

IT & digital skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Workload prioritisation

Professional attitude

Work ethic

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4+)

Job description

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credit_card Salary In line with minimum wage for apprentices

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Business Development and Administration Apprentice

Booth Lane 02/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary In line with minimum wage for apprentices Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time/Full Year Region Northampton Job category/type Fixed Term Contract

Job description

At Northampton College, we know that our strength lies in our diversity - in the experiences, backgrounds, and journeys that shape each of us. As one of the leading Colleges in the country, with significant strengths in health and social care, engineering, creative industries, construction, catering and digital, Northampton College is an inspiring place to work. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger. Why not join our dedicated team as a Business Development and Administration Apprentice

Day to day duties

No two days are ever the same working at the College. You’ll be joining a dynamic and diverse organisation where every day brings new opportunities to learn, connect and make an impact. Your daily work will vary depending on the needs of the team, our students and the wider organisation keeping things fresh, exciting and rewarding.

You’ll be part of a culture that values collaboration, inclusion and innovation, working alongside people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who all share the ambition to make a difference.

For full details of the responsibilities and expectations for this role, please refer to the attached job description.

Required skills and qualifications

• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficient IT and digital skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Well organised and able to prioritise workload
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Confident and professional approach to work and communication

Education

• A minimum of Grade 4 or above/equivalent in Maths and English

Benefits

• Discounted hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments in our training salons (The Salon NC)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking across sites
• Wellbeing hub
• Employee assistance programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression and personal development
• Discounts through membership of the NUS and Blue Light Card

Northampton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, associates, and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks.

Please be aware that Northampton College reserves the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Location

Please note: All of our posts require candidates to have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of applying as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.