Business Admin and Compliance Apprentice – Rolls Royce
Derby College Group - Rolls Royce Academy
Derby (DE24 9BD)
Closes in 20 days (Monday 8 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 May 2026
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Summary
The Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship develops essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours for working in administrative roles across different industries. Apprentices support business operations by managing information, working with teams, and helping improve efficiency.
- Wage
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£15,451 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm. 30 minutes lunch break.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 29 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
As a Business Administration Apprentice working at Rolls-Royce through Derby College, you will support daily business operations while developing key professional and organisational skills. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced engineering environment, working alongside industry professionals.
- Supporting day-to-day administrative tasks such as managing emails, updating records, and preparing documents.
- Assisting with meetings, including scheduling, taking notes, and following up on actions.
- Using digital systems (e.g. spreadsheets and databases) to monitor information and produce reports.
- Communicating with colleagues and stakeholders to support team projects and business activities.
- Contributing to continuous improvement tasks, helping to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
This role offers a great opportunity to build practical business skills while working within a globally recognised organisation.
The programme typically lasts 12–18 months and prepares learners for progression into more senior roles.
Where you'll work
Derby College Group, Rolls Royce Learning and Development Centre
Gate 5a Wilmore Road
Derby
DE24 9BD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DCG
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5/C or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Effective communicator
- Organised and efficient
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Accurate with detail
- Practical IT skills
- Self-motivated
- Positive outlook
- Professional presentation
- Strong customer service skills
- Eager and enthusiastic
- Flexible and adaptable
- Maintains confidentiality
- Microsoft 365 knowledge
Other requirements
Must be willing to work towards the relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification, i.e. Business Administration (Standard) L3.
If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a Derby College email address (@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply.
About this employer
DCG is dedicated to delivering an excellent education as a catalyst for success in work, life, and society. By doing so, the Group helps create a strong talent pipeline for employers while advancing social justice across Derby city, Derbyshire, the wider Midlands region and beyond. Its strategic priorities and objectives are firmly rooted in this purpose.
https://www.derby-college.ac.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
20 days per year holiday, plus bank holidays, subject to service increases.
After this apprenticeship
- Move into a permanent Business Administrator or Coordinator role.
- Take on more responsibility within a team (e.g. leading tasks, supporting projects).
- Progress onto a Level 4 or Level 5 apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DCG
Lauren Stapleton
lauren.stapleton@derby-college.ac.uk
01332387420
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032443.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Monday 8 June 2026 at 11:59pm)