Business Administration Apprenticeship

BRIDGEWATER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Warrington (WA2 7NE)

Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026)

Posted on 3 March 2026

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Summary

We are looking to recruit several Business Administration Apprentices to support some of our teams in the Warrington area.

The successful candidate will study for a level 3 Business Admin qualification whilst earning a salary, learning on the job and benefitting from the support on offer here at Bridgewater.

Wage

£24,465 a year

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Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, the postholders will progress to a permanent Band 3 Administrator role in the Organisation.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Full-time, Flexible working

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 5 May 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

3

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

  • IT Skills
  • Record and document production
  • Decision making
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication
  • Planning and organisation
  • Project management
  • Professionalism
  • Knowledge of policies, processes and business fundamentals

Where you'll work

Halliwell Jones Stadium
Winwick Road
Warrington
WA2 7NE

Training

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

Training provider

WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4-5)
  • Maths (grade C/4-5)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Under Government regulations, non UK nationals can only receive apprenticeship funding if they have lived in the UK for at least three years.

 

About this employer

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust plan to integrate and form a new organisation on the 1st April 2026. As such, if your start date is on or after 1st April 2026, you will be employed by the newly formed organisation. Should you join Bridgewater prior to this date, your employment will automatically transfer into the new organisation. We are confident that this transition will provide new opportunities and a continued commitment to excellence in patient care.

Disability Confident

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

A business administration apprenticeship is a great way to enter the NHS workforce and learn about the sector whilst developing key transferable knowledge and skills. If you are looking to start a career or interested in a career change this apprenticeship opportunity could be for you.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRIDGEWATER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Sarah Power

sarah.power5@nhs.net

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017454.

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Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026)

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