Partnerships and Innovation Administrator Apprentice

THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED

Sheffield (S9 1BY)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 July 2026

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Summary

The role provides a broad range of administrative and operational responsibilities, including coordinating meetings, supporting projects, maintaining records and systems, assisting with stakeholder communications, and providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of our products and services. 

Wage

£25,900 a year

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Starting salary of £25,900 per annum (£13.28 per hour), with opportunities for salary progression throughout the apprenticeship, subject to satisfactory performance and development.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00am- 5:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 31 August 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Supporting both the Product Development and Business Development teams
  • Coordinating meetings
  • Supporting projects
  • Maintaining records and systems
  • Assisting with stakeholder communications
  • Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of our products and services

Where you'll work

Consult House
4 Hayland Street
Sheffield
S9 1BY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • As part of the apprenticeship you will be required to attend college on a day release one day per month
  • This will be blended learning with classes being held face to face at The Sheffield College, Hillsborough Campus and online via Google Classroom

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
  • Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

SFJ Awards is a nationally recognised and regulated Awarding Organisation, Custom Certification Services provider and an approved apprenticeship End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). Our industry-leading team work to add value and impact to the development of workforce skills, flexibility and jobs. We help employers and training providers to increase confidence, improve productivity and have a positive impact on people’s lives, through the certainty and assurance we bring to the quality of learning and skills development amongst individuals and organisations providing services for public benefit. Through a collaborative approach, our centres and customers receive a personal, practical and friendly experience; from a team of specialists with in-depth knowledge and experience, driven by our shared values of passion, integrity, respect and innovation. SFJ Awards is part of the Workforce Development Trust group, which includes Skills for Health, Skills for Justice and People 1st International. Supporting employers and training providers deliver world-class learning and development across key public sector organisations including Policing, Fire & Rescue Services, Security, Healthcare, and many more.

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After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Possibility of permanent employment upon successful completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Alice Mee

alice.mee@sheffcol.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044790.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)