Business Support Apprentice (Property, Facilities, Procurement & Events)
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
1 Jenkin Rd (S9 1AT)
Closes in 29 days (Friday 25 September 2026)
Posted on 27 August 2026
Contents
Summary
Are you looking to start a career in business? Award winning training provider Realise are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Support Apprentice to join our Business Support team. You will provide high-quality administrative support to the Business Support team, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
This is a Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship, designed to provide a strong foundation in business administration while supporting the Property, Facilities, Procurement and Events functions across the organisation.
You will develop practical business administration skills while gaining valuable exposure to procurement, property, facilities management and events coordination.
Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will learn how to maintain accurate records, prepare documentation, organise meetings and travel, communicate with suppliers and colleagues, update business systems and support projects that contribute to the successful operation of our training centres and offices across the UK.
As your confidence and experience grows, you will gain an understanding of how Property, Facilities, Procurement and Events support the wider business, providing an excellent foundation for future career development.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Administration:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Business Support team
- Answer and respond to internal & external enquiries, directing requests where appropriate
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems
- Update spreadsheets, databases and internal systems
- Coordinate diaries, meeting rooms and travel arrangements
Support the team with general administrative duties as required
Procurement Support:
- Assist with raising purchase orders
- Obtain quotations from suppliers
- Maintain supplier records and procurement documentation
- Support contract administration and renewal tracking
Help maintain procurement records and filing systems
Property & Facilities Support:
- Assist with coordinating planned and reactive maintenance
- Schedule contractor visits and maintain maintenance records
- Update property, asset and compliance records
- Support office moves, refurbishments and facilities projects
- Respond to routine facilities administration requests
Events, Travel & Accommodation Support:
- Assist with organising internal meetings and events
- Book meeting rooms, venues and equipment
- Arrange travel and accommodation for colleagues
- Prepare event materials and attendee information
- Maintain booking confirmations and event administration records
Health, Safety & Compliance Administration:
- Maintain statutory compliance records
- Update contractor documentation and certificates
- Support health and safety administration
- Assist with compliance reporting and document management
Where you'll work
First Floor, Cygnet House
1 Jenkin Rd
S9 1AT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
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
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Business Administrator L3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional skills in Maths and English if required
- This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication Skills
- Customer care skills
- Friendly
- IT skills
- Maths and English
- Number skills
- Team working
- time keeping
Other requirements
DBS Required.
About this employer
We specialise in delivering apprenticeships and adult learning programmes across England. Our programmes include Health and Social Care, Early Years, Management, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Retail, Customer Services, Business Administration, Passenger Transport and Hair. Through our experienced trainers and coaches, we work collaboratively to deliver meaningful training experiences. We are proud to work with a diverse range of employers every day and help make a positive contribution to society and the economy. Realise is a collection of nearly 500 knowledgeable professionals who deliver inspiring and meaningful training programmes. Our people-centred culture helps us inspire over 10,000 learners a year.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the Business Support team, with future opportunities to develop into Business Support, Procurement, Property, Facilities, Events or Project Coordination roles.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Mashud Rana
Mashud.Rana@realisetraining.com
0333 444 3973
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050384.
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Closes in 29 days (Friday 25 September 2026)
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