Business Administration Apprenticeship

We're excited to be working with Transforming Lives Educational Trust (TLET) to recruit a Business Administrator to join their Central Team.

Location: Northampton, NN6 7GZ

The Opportunity:
Provide administrative support to the TLET Central Team and its various departments while developing the skills needed for a career in education administration.

What You'll Do:

Answer telephone calls, take messages, welcome visitors and direct them to the appropriate member of staff.

Respond to emails or pass them to the relevant person.

Photocopy, scan, print and file documents; sort and distribute incoming post and prepare outgoing post.

Keep paper and electronic filing systems organised and up to date, and enter information accurately onto Trust systems.

Assist with ordering stationery and office supplies.

Help prepare meeting rooms and refreshments when required, and support meetings, events and administrative tasks as competence develops.

Support staff with administrative tasks and produce accurate letters, documents, records, correspondence and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office.

Keep the office tidy and well organised.

Use IT systems and handle data effectively, with exposure to relevant financial processes as competence develops.

Suggest improvements to business processes and support problem-solving activities as skills and confidence develop.

Communicate professionally, maintain accurate information and files, and demonstrate teamwork and collaborative working.

Follow Trust policies, including confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding processes.

Carry out any other reasonable administrative duties requested by the line manager.

What They're Looking For:

Friendly and polite manner with good communication skills.

Willingness to learn and a positive attitude, including asking questions when unsure.

Reliable, punctual and organised, with good attention to detail.

Able to work as part of a team and develop professional workplace behaviours.

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08.00 - 16.00

Pay: Apprentice pay scale, £8 per hour for the first 12 months followed by national minimum wage for your age.

Training to be provided: Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, 17 months plus up to 6 weeks for end-point assessment.

Future Prospects:
This apprenticeship could lead to exciting career paths such as: senior administration roles, business support, HR, school office leadership or a Level 4 School Business Manager apprenticeship.

Benefits of the employer:

Pension

Employee Assistance Scheme

Access to Blue Light Scheme

Benefits from the training provider:

Access to TOTUM student discount

Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling (provided by SCCU Group)

Application closing date: 6th August 2026

Interview Date: 26th August 2026

Note: Applicants must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years immediately prior to the start of the apprenticeship. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not apply.

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