Business Administrator Apprentice (Fixed Term Contract)
AMAZON UK SERVICES LTD.
Worship Street (EC2A 2FA)
Closes on Saturday 21 February 2026
Posted on 14 November 2025
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Summary
Are you a proactive and organised individual eager to kickstart your career in business administration? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Business Administrator Apprentice.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday. Hours to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- 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
In this role, you'll be responsible for collaborating and supporting different parts of our organisation, contributing to efficiency and effectiveness through your administrative skills and proactive approach. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll develop a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills, and behaviours that can be applied across industries and sectors.
Key job responsibilities
- Using IT systems to perform administrative tasks such as writing letters, creating proposals, handling financial processes, and analysing data
- Producing documents, including emails, reports, and proposals, and making recommendations for improvements
- Making informed decisions to support business objectives
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication skills
- Completing tasks to a high standard, applying problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues, and sharing best practices with the team
- Managing time effectively and meeting deadlines
- Utilising relevant project management principles and tools to plan, monitor, and report on projects as required
- Developing an in-depth understanding of the organisation's purpose, activities, policies, and the wider business environment
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a willingness to continuously learn and adapt are essential.
Here at Amazon, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Within this apprenticeship, you’ll have the opportunity to learn by doing, putting newfound knowledge into practice every day. Our first-class coaching, tailored development opportunities, and challenging, rewarding work will empower you to reach new heights. If you’re a curious learner eager to grow, this is your chance to unlock your full potential and build the future you envision.
Where you'll work
1 Principal Place
Worship Street
EC2A 2FA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GINGER NUT MEDIA 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
You will gain a vast range of useful experiences and skills whilst working towards the Level 3 apprenticeship standard, Business Administrator. As a working student your focus is to complete your studies in your 20% off the job time by learning and developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours to work towards successful graduation. You will be set objectives and goals by your training provider and manager to support your studies. Please note: As part of your off-the-job learning, you may be required to travel to a training centre. This location may differ from your primary work base. Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel as part of the apprenticeship programme. You will be set objectives and goals by your training provider and manager to support your studies.
You will build your skills over a 18-month period, starting in September. These skills will help you develop personally and professionally. Your apprenticeship will be made up of classroom/virtual based training to cover knowledge, on-the-job training at your Amazon base location, online learning as well as mentoring from our experienced team members.
We value different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our employee-led affinity groups including communities for women in tech, LGBTQ+ employees, and underrepresented minorities, foster a culture on inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. These groups provide community, mentorship, and a platform for your voice to be heard. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve.
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
Other requirements
This position will be based in a Corporate Office. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the roles will close once filled. We will be holding online assessments from November through to February, with assessment centres taking place between February and May.
About this employer
Amazon offers a range of opportunities to suit candidates with different backgrounds, qualifications and career aspirations. That is why we believe it is the perfect place to learn new skills. We believe that building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive is integral to people doing their best work and is essential to what we can achieve as a company. We take steps to ensure our colleagues have a sense of belonging, value, and opportunity.
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
- Throughout the apprenticeship, you will work alongside the team, supporting with day-to-day tasks learning how Amazon works and delivers for its customers
- As your knowledge and skills increase over the duration of the scheme you will have opportunities to be part of and lead projects, making a difference for customers
- The on the job experience will help you build a portfolio of evidence towards your apprenticeship
- You will be given dedicated time to focus on your studies to help you stay on track and work towards successfully completing your qualification(s)
- Once you have successfully completed your Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship you will be able to apply for relevant roles across the business
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000738.
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Closes on Saturday 21 February 2026
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