Business Support Apprentice (Property, Facilities, Procurement & Events)

Realise Training; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Realise Training in Sheffield (S9 1AT) has launched a Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship for a Business Support Apprentice covering Property, Facilities, Procurement and Events. You will gain hands-on experience across administration, procurement, and facilities while supporting busy teams in our training centres and offices across the UK.

You will learn to maintain records, manage diaries, organise travel, assist with supplier liaison, and contribute to projects.

Qualifications

• No previous administration experience required.
• Enthusiasm, commitment and desire to build a career in business administration.
• Strong English, Maths and IT GCSE grade 4 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Business Support team.
• Answer and respond to internal & external enquiries, directing requests where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
• Update spreadsheets, databases and internal systems.
• Coordinate diaries, meeting rooms and travel arrangements.
• Support the team with general administrative duties as required.

Skills

Organised with attention to detail

Keen to learn and develop

Reliable and professional

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Manage multiple tasks

Team player

Career in Business Support

Travel to other sites (driving license

Education

GCSE English (Grade 4)

GCSE Maths (Grade 4)

GCSE IT (Grade 4)

Job description

Business Support Apprentice (Property, Facilities, Procurement & Events)

Company: Realise Training

Salary: £16,000 to £16,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Sheffield, S9 1AT

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 29 Oct 2026

Closing date: 26 Nov 2026

This is a Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship, designed to provide a strong foundation in business administration while supporting the Property, Facilities, Procurement and Events functions across the organisation.

You will develop practical business administration skills while gaining valuable exposure to procurement, property, facilities management and events coordination.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will learn how to maintain accurate records, prepare documentation, organise meetings and travel, communicate with suppliers and colleagues, update business systems and support projects that contribute to the successful operation of our training centres and offices across the UK.

As your confidence and experience grows, you will gain an understanding of how Property, Facilities, Procurement and Events support the wider business, providing an excellent foundation for future career development.

Key Responsibilities

Business Administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Business Support team.
• Answer and respond to internal & external enquiries, directing requests where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
• Update spreadsheets, databases and internal systems.
• Coordinate diaries, meeting rooms and travel arrangements.
• Support the team with general administrative duties as required.

Procurement Support

• Assist with raising purchase orders.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers.
• Maintain supplier records and procurement documentation.
• Support contract administration and renewal tracking.
• Help maintain procurement records and filing systems.

Property & Facilities Support

• Assist with coordinating planned and reactive maintenance.
• Schedule contractor visits and maintain maintenance records.
• Update property, asset and compliance records.
• Support office moves, refurbishments and facilities projects.
• Respond to routine facilities administration requests.

Events, Travel & Accommodation Support

• Assist with organising internal meetings and events.
• Book meeting rooms, venues and equipment.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for colleagues.
• Prepare event materials and attendee information.
• Maintain booking confirmations and event administration records.

Health, Safety & Compliance Administration

• Maintain statutory compliance records.
• Update contractor documentation and certificates.
• Support health and safety administration.
• Assist with compliance reporting and document management.

Working Week

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Qualifications Required

Strong English, Maths and IT - Grade 4 GCSE (or equivalent) preferred

No previous administration experience is required. We're looking for someone with enthusiasm, commitment, and a desire to build a career in business administration.

Personal Qualities

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Professional and friendly approach when dealing with learners and customers
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to develop new skills.

Skills Required

• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Reliable and professional.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook; or willingness to learn at a fast pace.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Interested in developing a career in Business Support.
• Comfortable with travelling to other sites as part of progressing and growing within the role. (Driving License Not Required)

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Business Administrator L3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Future Prospects

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the Business Support team, with future opportunities to develop into Business Support, Procurement, Property, Facilities, Events or Project Coordination roles.

Apprenticeship Duration

15 Months

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