Ready to start your career and make a real impact?
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is recruiting enthusiastic apprentices to join our team and help shape the future of our region. If you’re looking for a chance to earn, learn and grow in a supportive public‑sector environment, this is your moment.
Why join the MCA?
At the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, you'll be part of the work shaping the future of our region. From improving transport and supporting greener communities to creating opportunities for local people, you'll contribute to projects that make a real difference. You'll see the impact of your work in the communities around you while building valuable skills for your future.
What you'll get
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A fully funded apprenticeship qualification
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Paid, hands-on experience in a supportive public sector organisation
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Training, mentoring and opportunities to develop your career
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A welcoming workplace where we value being Ambitious, Collaborative, Inclusive, Confident and Innovative
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The chance to make a positive impact across the West of England
What we're looking for
We're looking for enthusiastic people who are ready to learn, work as part of a team and commit to completing their apprenticeship. You'll also need:
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5 GCSEs, including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
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Minimum 2 A Levels / predicted grades August 2026) - Grade C or above, or the equivalent qualification)?
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Good communication and basic IT skills (Microsoft Office or equivalent)
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Good organisational and time management skills, with a reliable and professional approach
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A positive attitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn and develop
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The ability to work collaboratively, showing resilience, enthusiasm and a commitment to delivering your best
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Right to work in the UK and meet the government's apprenticeship funding eligibility requirements.
If you're reliable, enthusiastic and ready for your next step, we'd love to hear from you OR If you're ready to learn new skills, build your experience and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Homes and Regeneration - Place:
Apprenticeship - Business administrator - Level 3
The Regeneration and Growth Zones team leads the development and delivery of transformational regeneration programmes across the West of England. We work with local authorities, government, investors and delivery partners to unlock strategic growth opportunities, accelerate investment and bring forward nationally significant regeneration projects.
Key responsibilities:
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Work collaboratively and promote effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, partner organisations to support consistent and high-quality service delivery.
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Provide advice and guidance to internal and stakeholders through telephone, face-to-face, written, or digital channels, ensuring accurate, clear, and professional responses to enquiries.
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Contribute to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested.
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Demonstrate strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills.
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Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures.
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Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and can deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
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Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time to successfully meet deadlines.
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Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings, and creates action logs as appropriate.
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Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on colleagues, stakeholders, other parts of the organisation
