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Business Administrator Apprentice

Cornwall Adventure Limited · Porthpean · posted 4 June 2026

Wage
£14,040 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
12 October 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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

Responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Assist with booking enquiries over the telephone and email
  • Be a primary point of contact of resident guest enquiries
  • Lead procurement, searching out the best prices for orders across all departments
  • Use our accounts software (Xero) to create and upload company purchase invoices and receipts
  • Assist with office duties to include printing, scanning and preparing for group visits
  • Assist with social media content, taking photos and video
  • Assist with sales, researching schools and best contacts
  • Assist with summer camp check-ins/outs
  • Assist with guest show-rounds

Your training

You will be working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship standard.

You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship Advisor.

You will be required to attend Cornwall College St Austell on a fortnightly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.

Where it leads

We would hope the apprentice can continue their career at our centre on completion of the programme, to take on further duties and responsibilities within our office department.

About Cornwall Adventure Limited

Porthpean Outdoor is Cornwall's leading provider of school residentials and activity-led summer camps. Through the winter, we also offer training for careers in outdoor pursuits. 

In addition to a varied provision of outdoor activities, we excel through excellent customer service, superior on-site facilities, and a genuine and personal level of care for children. 

USPs:

  • On site, in-house provision of activites, catering and night management, everything managed by us
  • Superior guest facilities with all guests having a proper bed and mattress - no camping with roll mats here!
  • Our own beach!

Our main business comes from primary schools within Cornwall. We advertise nationally and across Europe for our summer camp.

Things to consider

The nearest bus stop is 20 minutes away. Car parking is available.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • PORTHPEAN, OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE, PORTHPEAN, ST AUSTELL, PL26 6AZ

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