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Business Administration Apprentice

Cirencester College · Cirencester · posted 20 July 2026

Wage
£16,000 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
24 August 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Main duties:

  • Communicate effectively with a range of customers at varying points in the service delivery cycle. This will include employers, college students, apprentices, parents, external agencies and internal departments
  • Always take responsibility for customer service and be active in delivering a level of service that meets or exceeds expectations
  • Effectively prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met and appropriately manage a varied workload
  • Maintain a range of central electronic resources for all colleagues that are up to date and accurate
  • Maintain up to date records and efficiently use a variety of administrative systems including manual filing systems, spreadsheets, databases, the college’s internal student tracking system, CRM and e-portfolio system
  • Maintain a range of central control records for the team, checking and validating data and information and identifying out of date, missing or incorrect information
  • Organise internal and external meetings as requested and take minutes for colleagues as required 
  • Provide administration support for colleagues as requested and agreed with your line manager. This will include providing support for employer visits, and on-programme administration support to ensure colleagues can work efficiently and that activities are compliant.  You will be answering emails and the telephone throughout each day, so being able to multi-task could be beneficial
  • Take an active role in agreed departmental projects as required

Your training

Business Administrator Level 3.

Whilst the majority of training will take place at work, there will be occasional attendance at workshops (Teams and in person) with the College.

You will have a day per week to complete your apprenticeship coursework and assignments, attend workshops and liaise with your Apprentice Learning Coach.  We will give you full training to ensure you are equipped for the work we ask you to do.

Where it leads

Apprentices are always encouraged to apply for any permanent roles within Cirencester College and we regularly have jobs available.

About Cirencester College

Cirencester College is a specialist sixth form college in a rural setting on the outskirts of Cirencester, Gloucestershire. One of only three designated specialist Sixth Form Colleges in the South West, Cirencester College is one of the top ranking Sixth Form Colleges in the country.

Things to consider

Ideally, you will have a good IT skills, particularly using Microsoft office - Excel, Word, Outlook.  You will have a desire to learn and work hard, working to deadlines for your assignments and tasks set by your Apprentice Learning Coach.

Customer Service experience would be advantageous.

You will be committed to completing the apprenticeship qualification to the best of your ability.

Occasional evening and Saturday hours (open events - 2 on a Saturday, 1 on a Thursday evening), time off in lieu given.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceability to multi-taskPunctual and reliable

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 4 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Fosse Way Campus, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 1XA

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