Business Administration Apprenticeship
LEO ACADEMY TRUST
Cheam (SM3 8EP)
Closes in 15 days (Sunday 14 September 2025)
Posted on 29 August 2025
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Summary
Are you ready to kickstart your career with a leading educational trust? LEO Academy Trust is searching for an ambitious and passionate Business Administration Apprentice to join our dynamic finance team!
- Wage
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£12,514 a year
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£8 per hour £12,514 per annum, paid in 12 equal instalments (if age 19 or over and after the first year of your apprenticeship, you will be entitled to the correct minimum wage for your age)
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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30 hours per week
Monday - Friday 6 hours per day, exact working pattern to be arranged with the successful candidate
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 29 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
As part of our finance team you will help maintain the finances of our 11 academies. This could include:-
- receiving orders from the schools
- ordering goods and services
- arranging deliveries
- processing the payment of invoices
- data entry onto our systems
- reconciling credit card statements
Where you'll work
LEO Academy Trust Registered Address
314 Malden Road
Cheam
SM3 8EP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SUTTON LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
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
This role will involve you working all year round including school holidays. You will be entitled to annual leave and release to complete your studies.
More training information
Your study time will be flexible around the needs of the team and the learning provider, Willows End Training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9 or A - C*)
- Maths (grade 4-9 or A - C*)
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Why choose an Apprenticeship with LEO Academy Trust? Real-world impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of children, staff, and families across our vibrant school communities. Invest in your future: Benefit from enhanced career earnings, continued education, and a fulfilling working life, as evidenced by the Social Mobility Commission (2020). Proven success: Join a Trust with a strong track record of successful apprenticeship employment in diverse roles. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way! Grow with us: Become part of a thriving community of apprentices, with exciting progression opportunities through 'extra' CPD and the possibility of continued employment after your studies.
Company benefits
- Reduced rates for wrapround care and nurseries - NEST Pension scheme if you are aged over 22 - in house and external training opportunities
After this apprenticeship
A business administration apprenticeship is a work-based pathway to a career in a vital, transferable field, offering on-the-job training, a salary, and professional qualifications. Apprentices gain diverse skills in organisation, IT, communication, and problem-solving while working in a supportive role that helps an organisation run efficiently. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for school leavers and those new to the professional world, providing a solid foundation for various career paths and potential progression towards management
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEO ACADEMY TRUST
Recruitment Team
Recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk
0208 066 7130
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339321.
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Closes in 15 days (Sunday 14 September 2025)
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