Apprentice Business Administrator (Account Management)

BLUESHIFT EDUCATION

LONDON (W2 5EU)

Closes in 18 days (Friday 5 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 November 2025

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Summary

As an Apprentice Business Administrator, you will support the day-to-day operations of the business by performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will ensure the smooth running of the office and gain valuable experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in Business Administration.

• Wage:

  £13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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  The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday full time, from 9.00am to 5.00pm, with 1 hour for lunch.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 15 December 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 4 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

The person will form a pivotal role in organising successful in-person after-school clubs for children aged 5-14 across London. They will assist the management of our accounts with 35+ schools and will lead B2B communications to secure new business, alongside with supporting the Senior Account Manager in ensuring that our clubs are always delivered to the highest standard. They will also work closely with the Business Manager in implementing sales strategies to acquire new schools.

• School account management:

  ○ Developing and nurturing relationships with 35+ fee-paying stakeholders.

  ○ Managing and resolving issues faced by schools and BlueShift teachers.

  ○ Seeking feedback to improve the service being delivered to the schools.

  ○ Supporting the preparation and organisation of 70+ weekly after-school clubs.

  ○ Ensure all clubs have the necessary resources, including dropping off and picking up equipment from specific clubs at the beginning and end of the term.

  ● Sales and Marketing:

  ○ Working with our Senior Account Manager to identify new opportunities to expand our current schools network and on-board new schools.

  ○ Contacting schools through email, CRM, and phone calls to sign them up for BlueShift clubs.

  ○ Networking with our existing schools, identifying referral opportunities.

  ○ Implementing marketing strategies to improve after school clubs.

  ● HR and Legal:

   ○ Staying up to date with latest safeguarding and compliance requirements, ensuring we have the relevant policies.

  ● Teacher Scheduling, Payroll and Admin:

  ○ Scheduling best-suited teachers for our activities.

  ○ Finding cover for emergency situations.

  ○ Supporting Blueshift staff at holiday camps.

Where you'll work

65 ALFRED ROAD
PADDINGTON
LONDON
W2 5EU

Training

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

Training provider

VELOCITY 1ST 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

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

More training information

Training to be provided:

Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Business Administration qualification, with training in how to:

• Use multiple IT packages and systems in order to write letters/emails, perform financial processes and analyse data.

• Produce accurate records and documents including emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals.

• Exercise proactivity and good judgement, in order to make effective decisions based on sound reasoning.
• Plan and organise a variety of different tasks in order to manage the expectations of colleagues at all levels.
• Manage projects, including the use of tools to scope, plan, monitor and report.

For a full list of programme modules visit: velocity-pt.co.uk

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade A*-C/ 9-4)
• Maths (grade A*-C/ 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
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working

About this employer

We offer holiday camps, online classes, after school clubs and private tuition. With a huge range of courses to choose from, there's something to interest every young learner. Our handy levels will help you to choose the best course for your child, and our team are always on hand to help.

After this apprenticeship

The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000408.

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Closes in 18 days (Friday 5 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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