Private Office Executive Support Apprentice

UK Research and Innovation; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UKRI External Affairs and Communications Directorate in Swindon is offering an Executive Support Apprentice role. The 24‑month fixed-term program starts December 2026 and pays £19,514 per annum with annual rises. You’ll support senior leaders, manage calendars, arrange travel, and help coordinate communications across UKRI.

You will learn through a structured 18–21 month training period with New College Swindon, culminating in a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Strong organisational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proactive team player with good time management and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leaders by managing diaries, meetings, visits and events.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare senior leaders for commitments.
• Maintain SharePoint and ensure documents are well organised and accessible.
• Assist with risk management, compliance and directorate activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UKRI External Affairs and Communications Directorate in Swindon is offering an Executive Support Apprentice role. The 24‑month fixed-term program starts December 2026 and pays £19,514 per annum with annual rises. You’ll support senior leaders, manage calendars, arrange travel, and help coordinate communications across UKRI.

You will learn through a structured 18–21 month training period with New College Swindon, culminating in a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.