LR218032 Modern Apprentice-Business Administration

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service in Scotland seeks a Modern Apprentice in Business Administration. This position is aimed at enhancing skills in communication and marketing within the Public Health, Health Improvement team. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 National 5 Grades, including Maths and English. The successful candidate will engage in a structured training program leading to a recognized qualification while supporting key health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic candidates passionate about improving health.
• Demonstrate evidence of NHS organisational values.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of health communication projects.
• Complete Business Administration qualification (SCQF Level 6).

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Minimum of 5 National 5 Grades

Job description

Modern Apprentice Programme 2025

Modern Apprentice

(Business Administration)

Are you enthusiastic and interested in making a contribution to improving the health of the population in Grampian?

If so, we are currently looking to recruit a Modern Apprentice (Business Administration) to work within our Public Health, Health Improvement team.

Band 2

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: 2 year training contract

This role will support the planning, delivery and evaluation of designated communication and marketing projects using marketing and business administration approaches in support of the Directorates key priorities and health improvement agenda.

A minimum of 5 National 5 Grades (or equivalent) at A, B or C in Maths, English and three other subjects of your choice

Applicants must possess the following qualifications at the time of application:

It is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to commence employment in September 2025 and will be based at NHS Grampian Headquarters at Summerfield House, Eday Road, Aberdeen during their 2 year Modern Apprenticeship programme.

During this period the successful applicant will complete a training programme which will be coordinated by an appropriate training provider. The successful applicant will be required to complete the Business Administration qualification (SCQF Level 6) and a work based evidence portfolio in addition to other personal development activities associated with the post.

For Informal Discussions contact: Leah Dawson, Corporate Communications Officer

Email: [e-mail]

Our Values:

In addition to the qualifications noted, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational ‘values and behaviours’ which are;

Care & Compassion Dignity & Respect Openness, Honesty & Responsibility Quality & Teamwork

Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team

Closing Date: Monday 18^th August 2025

Interview Date/s: Week commencing 1^st September 2025

In line with the Skills Development Scotland ‘Developing the Young Workforce: Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy’ – applications are particularly welcomed from 16-19 year olds

To obtain an application pack please email: [e-mail]

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.