View Vacancy Business Administration Apprentice – Fixed term contract 21 months

Derby College; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Business Administration Apprentice to join the Executive Administration Team. You will work towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience while studying at Derby College.

The role offers a 9am‑5pm schedule with some home or remote working, a fixed term of 21 months, and opportunities to learn through governance meetings, diaries, document prep and project administration.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths are essential for the role.
• Competent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Reliable and able to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and manage diaries for senior leaders.
• Prepare documents, update databases and support shared inboxes.
• Maintain electronic filing systems and track action records.
• Support governance groups with agendas and minute taking.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Job description

Business Administration Apprentice – Fixed term contract 21 months

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Business Administration Apprentice to join our Executive Administration Team within Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, whilst completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

Working days: Monday to Friday.Working hours: 9am-5pm (with the opportunity for flexibility). There will be an expectation of some home or remote working.

1 Year 6 Months

01-12-2026

What will the apprentice be doing?

The role will involve a variety of administrative duties including meeting coordination, diary management, document preparation, record keeping and general administrative support.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, the postholder will develop valuable administration skills while contributing to the delivery of an efficient and responsive business support service.

Responsibilities will include:

• To be an integral part of the Digital and Transformation and provide a comprehensive, high-quality, efficient and confidential administration support service to senior leaders.
• To administer a number of formal Trust meetings and governance groups, including preparation of agendas, organisation of attendees, minute taking and maintenance of action records, ensuring meetings run smoothly and stakeholders are kept informed of actions and decisions.
• To maintain multiple diaries, ensuring that information is communicated effectively to relevant parties and meetings are coordinated efficiently.
• To support agile working by maintaining documents, records, shared systems and administrative processes that enable effective communication and coordination across teams.
• To undertake a range of administrative duties including managing correspondence, maintaining electronic filing systems, updating databases and trackers, and supporting shared team inboxes.
• To develop effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and communicate information in a professional and timely manner.
• To work flexibly as part of a matrix-working administration team, supporting the delivery of a consistent administration service across Executive Portfolios.
• The successful candidate must have a flexible approach, possess excellent organisational and communication skills, be reliable, well organised and able to work as part of a team or independently.
• You will need to be fully committed to your learning and to putting this into practice in the workplace. This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting and evolving service where you will be supported to develop in your role.
• To undertake a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship at Derby College and associated coursework.
• To work effectively as part of the team, developing the confidence, experience, knowledge, skills and behaviours required for apprenticeship accreditation.
• To assist in administrative tasks related to improvement projects, including scheduling meetings, communicating with organisational stakeholders, and maintaining documentation.
• To assist in the preparation, distribution and monitoring of task co-ordination, undertaking delegated activities.
• Participate in meetings with both internal and external stakeholders to support the provision of updates and gather feedback and follow up deliverables.
• Participate in supervision sessions to identify progress and take on board suggestions for improvement when needed. Meet your assessor on a regular basis to action plan for your portfolio.
• To maintain good time keeping and attendance.
• Follow existing policies and procedures, and demonstrate professional, well established and effective communication skills, both within and external to the organisation.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you will achieve Level 3 in Business Administration.

To be able to apply for suitable roles within the NHS.

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

The ability to travel to different sites and meetings within Derbyshire as required.

Your teaching at college is a blended learning approach which includes online workshops, face- to-face meetings with your assessor/coach, to attain on-the-job and off-the-job training knowledge.

About the employer

Derbyshire Community Health Services has been rated as an ‘outstanding’ Trust by the Care Quality Commission; we have achieved this by providing high-quality patient care within an inclusive organisation that works together and shows care and compassion for each other. DCHS is a top performing NHS Trust that strives for innovation and improvement for the service and individuals that work within it.

Employer

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Derbyshire Community Health Services
Ashgate Rd
Ashgate Chesterfield