Business Administrator Apprentice
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset
Job type: Part Time Temporary
Salary: £8.01 Hour
Contracted Hours: 30 hours per week
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Tops Day Nurseries, we value your hard work and dedication. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Annual Bonus Scheme: Share in our success with annual profit-based bonuses each May, as part of our Employee-Owned Company model.
Childcare Discount: Up to 60% off childcare at our nurseries to help you balance work and family life.
Flexible Working Options: Compressed hours can earn you up to 48 extra days off annually, or 24 extra days if you work nine days across two weeks — on top of your regular holiday.
Certified World’s Happiest Workplace 2025: Recognised for our focus on employee well-being, positive culture, and career growth.
30 Days Paid Holiday: Includes 28 days annual leave plus 2 extra days — one for your birthday (or a special day of your choice), and one for your wellbeing.
Free Meals: Enjoy free, freshly prepared breakfasts daily to keep you energised.
Employee Recognition: Blue Light Card access for savings on shopping, dining, and more.
Reward Platform (Each Person): Discounts on gyms, cinemas, Cycle2Work, GP on-demand, supermarket cashback, and employee of the month rewards.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Help with NHS prescriptions, optical care, and dental treatment.
Career Development: Access to training and advancement opportunities to grow your career.
Travel & Parking Support: Interest-free loan of up to £500 for travel or parking season tickets.
About the Role
Tops Day Nurseries are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to complete their Level 3 in Business Administration during a 18 month Apprenticeship.
This is an exciting opportunity to complete your apprenticeship within a rapidly expanding organisation. Working within the Admin department, you will help the team with various administrative duties to support the smooth running of the team.
Whilst working in this role you will be working towards your Business Admin Level 3 which will be delivered onsite.
We are proud to be ranked 9th in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK in 2024! We offer fantastic opportunities to develop in a Nursery Career from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships all the way through to Nursery Manager or even to become an Early Years Teacher!
About the Nursery
Tops Bournemouth Nursery is a 131-place day nursery and preschool based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, providing Early Education and Care for children aged 3 months to preschool. Inspired by Reggio Emilia and Scandinavian approaches, we create beautiful, open-ended learning environments that encourage imagination, creativity, and critical thinking. As one of the largest nurseries within Tops Day Nurseries, we have supported thousands of families through nurturing, play-based learning and strong key worker relationships. Children enjoy a wide range of activities including Forest School, cooking, yoga, Boogie Mites, meditation, football fun, and more, helping them grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence.
What does the role involve?
- Support the manager with photocopying; filing; distributing and sending post; refreshments; lifting and carrying equipment; trips to the post office and shops.
- Use of telephone, fax and computer
- To prepare and print documents as requested
- Pass on relevant information to the relevant person at Head Office
- Attend staff meetings
- Assist with distributing stock to nurseries and care homes
- Have a good level of communication skills and deal with enquiries on the telephone whilst covering the main reception
- Meeting and greeting visitors
- Processing incoming and outgoing post
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about gaining the relevant experience, skills and qualifications to begin their career within an office environment. Skills include:
- Self-motivated, reliable, enthusiastic, team player and work effectively under pressure.
- Customer service skills and professional attitude
- Strong Administration skills – including Microsoft Office, excel, word and PowerPoint
- Letter writing and mail – merging skills
- Organisation skills and ability to adapt to day to day changes
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to do so with different levels of employee confidently
Why Tops Day Nurseries?
We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.
As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses.
Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.
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