Location: City of London
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Contract: Apprenticeship (Level 3 Business Administrator)
Salary: £15,000-£20,000
Start date: TBC
About the role
We're looking for a motivated and organised Business Administrator Apprentice to join our Head Office team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional office environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
You'll support the day-to-day running of the business and develop key administrative, communication and organisational skills, with training provided by an approved apprenticeship training provider.
As a Business Administrator Apprentice, you will play a central role, working within the Head Office team of six, to provide clerical and administrative support. You may take on responsibilities across Business Development, Office Operations Management, PA, IT admin, and Finance admin duties.
You will use a range of modern office systems and software as part of the role, including Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, Word and Excel, as well as finance software such as Xero. An interest or basic understanding of these tools would be beneficial, but full training will be provided, so previous experience is not essential.
About the Company
BESTrustees is a well-established company whose sole business is the governance and trusteeship of pension funds. We are an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), with all employees sharing in the company's success.
Our team of around 25 Professional Trustees come from diverse professional backgrounds and act as trustees on the Boards of many of the country's largest pension schemes. They typically work remotely, with occasional visits to our Head Office in the City of London.
What you'll be doing
Supporting general office administration and day-to-day operations
Answering phone calls and responding to emails professionally
Managing documents, records and data accurately
Scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars
Assisting with reports, spreadsheets and presentations
Working closely with different teams across the business
Learning best practice in business administration and customer service
What we're looking for
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Basic IT skills and an interest in using digital office systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel; Outlook and SharePoint and finance software (e.g. Xero)
Ability to work well as part of a team
Reliable, punctual and keen to develop professionally
'Can do' attitude and problem-solving skills
No previous office experience is required — full training will be provided.
Entry requirements
Aged 16 or over
Not in full-time education
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are desirable but not essential
What you'll get
· A paid apprenticeship with structured training
· A recognised Level 3 Business Administrator qualification
· Ongoing support and mentoring
· Real career development opportunities on successful completion