Business Administration Apprentice (Curriculum support)
Chesterfield College (Derby Campus) · Derby · posted 8 July 2026
Wage
£15,547 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
31 August 2026
Closing date
24 August 2026
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
- Working as part of a team your focus will be the maintenance and production of accurate and timely information
- Provide administrative support to the team to a high standard of accuracy and presentation, to include producing general correspondence and reports, and the execution of general office duties
- Work effectively together with work-based and class-based colleagues as one team, respecting and valuing each other to deliver outstanding services to students and apprentices
- Support managers and directors in accurate record keeping for students, apprentices and staff teams
- Arrange room and IT resource bookings for meetings, events and other activities within the directorate, using central systems and process to record usage
- Provide support for the setup and start of Apprenticeship and Commercial courses within the directorate, ensuring that students and apprentices receive excellent customer service during their time on-programme
- Support marketing activity and provide support for the setup and promotion of directorate events, student-led activities and stakeholder events as required
- Provide a central point of contact for students and apprentices studying within the directorate, ensuring that messages to staff are effectively communicated, concerns are acted upon and that complaints are managed in-line with college processes
- Produce letters, reports, minutes and other correspondence using a range of software, to a high standard of accuracy and presentation
Your training
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence.
You will be expected to work towards the Business Administrator Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
Where it leads
Potential employment on completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate or progression to a higher-level qualification.
About Chesterfield College (Derby Campus)
Working at Chesterfield College means you join a team which is aspirational, driven and passionate about doing the very best for our learners and employers. Our learners are at the centre of all we do inspiring our mission statement “Inspiring futures, changing lives” and this extends to our colleagues as well.
Things to consider
An offer of employment at Chesterfield College will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Services.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4/C or above) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4/C or above) — essential
Where you'll work
- 15-21 Royal Scot Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8AJ
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