Sales and Events co-ordinator Apprentice

RUSHTON HALL LTD

NORTHANTS (NN14 1RR)

Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 31 December 2025)

Posted on 2 December 2025

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated Business Administration Apprentice to join our team and gain hands-on experience in a professional environment. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop strong administrative, communication, and organisational skills while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
8hr shifts, any 5 from 7 days. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 January 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Taking calls from new and existing clients 
  • Conference and wedding planning along with the team
  • Being part of the weekly events meetings
  • Banquet and conference operational arrangements
  • Assisting with costing events and weddings
  • Administration duties
  • Supporting the sales team 

Where you'll work

RUSHTON HALL
RUSHTON
NORTHANTS
NN14 1RR

Training

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

Training provider

NORTHAMPTON 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

One day per month to take place at Northampton College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Must have own transport or have dependable transportation to work.

About this employer

Set amongst beautiful gardens in the heart of Northamptonshire countryside, Rushton Hall is a historic country residence dating back to the 15th century. It offers 4 star fine dinning and elegant guest accommodation. And to complement our guest experiences, we have our own Spa facilities onsite offering a wide range of Beauty Treatments.

https://www.rushtonhall.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Discounted or free food Employee discounts On-site parking Tips

After this apprenticeship

Subject to course and Aaea’s of interest. To be discussed with employer.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002120.

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Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 31 December 2025)

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