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Business Administrator Apprentice

Transforming Lives Educational Trust · Northampton · posted 23 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
6 August 2026
Positions
1

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

  • Answer telephone calls, take messages, welcome visitors and direct them to the appropriate member of staff
  • Respond to emails or pass them to the relevant person
  • Photocopy, scan, print and file documents; sort and distribute incoming post and prepare outgoing post
  • Keep paper and electronic filing systems organised and up to date, and enter information accurately onto Trust systems
  • Assist with ordering stationery and office supplies
  • Help prepare meeting rooms and refreshments when required, and support meetings, events and administrative tasks as competence develops
  • Support staff with administrative tasks and produce accurate letters, documents, records, correspondence and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office
  • Keep the office tidy and well organised
  • Use IT systems and handle data effectively, with exposure to relevant financial processes as competence develops
  • Suggest improvements to business processes and support problem-solving activities as skills and confidence develop
  • Communicate professionally, maintain accurate information and files, and demonstrate teamwork and collaborative working
  • Follow Trust policies, including confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding processes
  • Carry out any other reasonable administrative duties requested by the line manager

Where it leads

  • Progression may include senior administration roles, business support, HR, school office leadership or a Level 4 School Business Manager apprenticeship

About Transforming Lives Educational Trust

At Transforming Lives Educational Trust, we want to change the future.
Our academies are places where staff thrive and children flourish, equipped for a world of possibilities, and ready to make a difference to others.

Things to consider

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Where you'll work

  • Drift Drive, Northampton, NN6 7GZ

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