Football Services Apprentice
BERKS & BUCKS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LTD
Milton (OX14 4SB)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 12 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 November 2025
Contents
Summary
We are opening two exciting positions with the Berks & Bucks Football Association (FA). If you would like to develop your career in a rewarding business support role and contribute to the delivery of our Business Strategy, then please apply now.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
You will on occasion be required to work evenings and weekends, TOIL is offered. Your primary office location will be in Milton Park, OX14 4SB, however there will be opportunities for remote working as appropriate.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
- Support customers using FA online platforms, and general queries.
- Monitor performance and participation information for clubs and organisations signed up to FA Programs.
- Support the annual registration of Clubs, Teams, Players and Leagues.
- Support the England Football Accreditation renewal process.
- Support the business in delivering excellent customer service through effective communication.
- Execute tasks as required to meet the Berks & Bucks FA changing priorities.
Where you'll work
Bee House
140 Eastern Avenue
Milton
OX14 4SB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
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
Duration:
15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment.
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- 10 days Business Professionals training at college
- Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
- Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours per week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
End Point Assessment:
- Knowledge test
- Portfolio based interview
- Project/improvement presentation
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- MS Excel, Outlook and Word
Other requirements
You will need to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete a series of initial assessments, essential eligibility checks and a phone interview to find out more about the apprenticeship process and training. As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments, please call us on 01235 216216. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £7.55 per hour from April 2025. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.
About this employer
We are the governing body for football in Berkshire & Buckinghamshire. We are responsible for leading, protecting, developing and supporting players, clubs, leagues, coaches, volunteers and referees participating in the game across the county.
https://www.berks-bucksfa.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
You will enjoy 25 days annual leave and an extra day if your birthday falls on a working day. Cycle to work scheme & eye care vouchers available. Our office is situated in Bee House, a vibrant co-working space located in the heart of Milton Park.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Completeing the business administration apprenticeship may be a gateway to further career opportunities, including senior support roles or management.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000350720.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Friday 12 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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