We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our central trust office, working closely with the PA to the CEO and the wider executive support team. This is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in trust-wide operations, governance, and senior-level administration, while studying for a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship qualification.
Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support across departments, including data entry, filing, and document management.
* Help coordinate and prepare documentation for board meetings, governance reporting, and compliance audits.
* Handle incoming and outgoing communications (emails, phone calls, letters).
* Answer incoming calls, greet visitors, and respond to routine enquiries from students, parents, and staff.
* Schedule meetings, take minutes, and manage calendars.
* Draft emails, letters, reports, and professional correspondence under the guidance of the PA or senior leaders.
* Help maintain internal systems, databases, and records.
* Assist in processing invoices, expenses, and purchase orders.
* Support event planning, travel booking, or team coordination tasks.
* Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
* Equality and Diversity: As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Are you an organised, enthusiastic individual looking to start a professional career in administration?
Do you want to work in a fast-paced, central office environment that supports schools across a thriving Multi-Academy Trust? If so, we want to hear from you!
If you feel that you have energy, drive and determination to succeed in this post, we strongly encourage you to visit us and see for yourself the fantastic opportunities we can provide.
Benefits
* Paid apprenticeship with a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator qualification
* Mentoring from experienced administrative professionals and executive leaders
* A welcoming and inclusive team within a trust making a real impact in education
* Considerable opportunities for career development
* Excellent facilities and a positive environment
* A comprehensive Induction Package
This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to:
* An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children's Barred List
* Verification through the DfE's Check a Teacher's Record (for applicable roles)
It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered 'protected' and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For information on the filtering of cautions and convictions, visit the DBS Filtering Guidance: DBS Filtering Guidance.
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