Apprentice Business Development Assistant
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
Peterborough (PE7 3WY)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 April 2026
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Summary
Your role will centre around client engagement and sales development, building strong relationships, and driving sales growth. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear, confident, and empathetic communication skills.
- Wage
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£14,560 to £23,132.20, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, no weekends. Working hours TBC
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 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
Business Development & Sales:
- Support ongoing business development and sales initiatives
Identify, qualify, and assist in closing new business opportunities - Arrange and attend B2B meetings
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners
- Support and lead presentations, meetings, and negotiations with key stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for upselling and client retention
Events & Networking:
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and attending events
- Attend and network at in-person industry and client events
- Represent PDT professionally at external events
Social Media & Marketing:
- Support the planning, creation, and scheduling of content across PDT’s social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn and other relevant channels)
- Assist with writing engaging posts, promotional content, and marketing copy aligned with PDT’s brand and tone of voice
- Help promote apprenticeships, training programmes, events, and company updates through digital channels
- Monitor social media engagement and assist in reporting on performance and reach
- Support basic marketing campaigns to generate leads and increase brand awareness
- Maintain and update marketing materials, presentations, and digital assets
- Support market research activities to identify trends, audience needs, and opportunities for growth
Administration & Learning:
- Assist with administrative tasks related to business development and marketing
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions and marketing activity
- Complete all required learning, coursework, and assessments for the Business Administration Level 3 qualification
Where you'll work
14 Enterprise Way, Enterprise Park
Yaxley
Peterborough
PE7 3WY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
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
Business Administrator Level 3.
PDT is a training provider and therefore the training will take place on site at your place of work.
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Driving Licence
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About this employer
PDT delivers a range of apprenticeships, qualifications, and bespoke training solutions to support employers across the UK with talent planning, succession, and workforce development needs—from trainee through to senior manager.
With over a decade of experience in training, our expertise was originally founded in the engineering sector. Over time, we have expanded our specialisms to include Management, Procurement, and Project Management, enabling us to provide a one-stop solution for all our clients’ development needs.
After this apprenticeship
Once the Business Administration course has been completed there is a progression to be able to complete other courses if they suit your role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027527.
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Closes in 23 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)