Business Administration Apprentice
Location: Plymouth (with hybrid working opportunities where appropriate)
Salary: £19,240 p.a.
Contract: 18-month apprenticeship, working 37 hours per week
Are you organised, motivated and eager to learn? Looking for an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience whilst achieving a recognised qualification?
At Delt, we're looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our team and support the delivery of key business activities across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside senior leaders, gain exposure to a wide range of business functions and develop the skills needed for a successful career in business administration, executive support or operations.
This role offers a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting senior leaders, including our CEO, whilst developing your skills through a structured apprenticeship programme with Achievement Training.
What you'll be doing
Reporting directly to our CEO, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and gain valuable exposure to strategic business activities from the start of your career. You'll also receive ongoing mentoring, support and development from our Executive Officer and experienced colleagues across Delt, helping you build confidence and develop the skills needed for a successful future career.
Working across a variety of business activities, you'll gain experience in areas such as:
- Supporting meetings, scheduling and diary management
- Preparing documents, reports and presentations
- Assisting with internal and external communications
- Maintaining records and business documentation
- Supporting projects and business improvement initiatives
- Helping to coordinate events, meetings and workshops
- Providing excellent customer service to colleagues and stakeholders
- Supporting day-to-day business operations across the organisation
Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll receive support, mentoring and development opportunities to help you build your confidence, broaden your experience and develop professional skills that will support your future career.
What we're looking for
We're more interested in your attitude and potential than extensive experience. We'd love to hear from you if you are:
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Well organised and able to manage your time effectively
- A confident communicator with good written and verbal skills
- Comfortable using technology and Microsoft Office applications
- Reliable, professional and committed to delivering high-quality work
- Someone who understands the importance of confidentiality and can be trusted with sensitive information
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Curious, proactive and keen to develop new skills
Why join Delt?
Delt provides a range of business support services, including IT, Procurement, Payroll and Finance, supporting organisations across the South West and beyond. We're committed to investing in our people and creating opportunities for individuals to develop and grow their careers.
As a Delt apprentice, you'll benefit from:
- A recognised apprenticeship qualification delivered by Achievement Training
- Hands-on experience in a professional business environment
- Dedicated support and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship
- The opportunity to work directly with senior leaders and learn how a successful organisation operates
- A friendly, collaborative and inclusive working environment
- Access to employee benefits and wellbeing support, including 25 days annual leave, flexible working hours, up to 10% matched pension contribution, and much more.
If you're ready to take the first step in your career and want to learn, develop and make a real contribution, we'd love to hear from you!
Deadline for applications: Applications will close on Monday 29th June, with all candidates being reviewed and contacted from that date onwards.
Pay: Up to £19,240.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plymouth PL6 5QZ
