Summary
Looking for a role that’s hands-on, varied, and makes a real difference to young people in education? Want to earn, learn, and still get the school holidays off?
We are looking for a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice to join our friendly team as a Business & Events Officer on a term-time only basis.
Wage
£15,260 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, however you may need to start earlier on occasion due to workshop start times/location. Working 38 weeks per year (as per West Berkshire Council term dates).
35 hours a week
Start date
Thursday 3 September 2026
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As the Business and Events Officer your duties and responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the planning, booking, and delivery of workshops and events
* Communicating with schools, colleges, and businesses by phone, email, and in person
* Helping recruit and support business volunteers and work experience placements
* Providing admin support including data entry, trackers, and correspondence
* Assisting with event delivery - both face-to-face and online.
* Working directly with students and supporting the wider team on multiple projects
Please do not use AI to answer the application questions.
Where you'll work
Shaw House
Church Road, Shaw
Newbury
RG14 2DR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEWBURY COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
* Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
* Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
* Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
* Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
* Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
* Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
* Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
* The Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship is delivered fully in the workplace
* You will be supported throughout by a Development Coach from Newbury College so that you can confidently demonstrate the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours by the end of your Level 3 apprenticeship
* Your Development Coach will meet with you regularly either remotely or in your workplace
* Your employer will give you time in your working week to focus on your apprenticeship
More training information
Please note:
* If you are aged 16-18 and do not have a GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent in either or both English and maths, you will be required to take Level 2 Functional Skills alongside your apprenticeship Apprentices aged 19+ can decide whether they wish to take Functional Skills and this will be discussed as part of enrolment.
* English and maths lessons will be delivered in person at Newbury College. 16-18 year olds must achieve Level 2 in the required subject/s before they are able to complete their apprenticeship and they have the whole duration to achieve these if required
* At the end of your apprenticeship you will have completed the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard and will be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA)
* Your Development Coach will support you with preparing for your EPA
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C or higher)
* Maths (grade 4/C or higher)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
* Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
* Must be happy to travel across the Thames Valley and Swindon areas (driving licence and access to a car are essential).