Apprentice Assistant Administrator

University of Hull, Business School

UK (HU6 7RX )

Closes in 10 days (Monday 29 June 2026)

Posted on 19 June 2026

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Summary

The apprentice will deliver a high-quality, professional service to Hull University Business School (HUBS), working as part of the HUBS Academic Services Support Team. Flexibility is essential, as the postholder will be required to work across different areas of the Business School to support the different professional services teams. 

• Wage:

  £24,685 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: 36.5 hours per week.

  36 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 6 July 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 3 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

This is a wide-ranging role, exposing the apprentice to various aspects of administrative and service support to successfully deliver operational goals. The apprentice will be fully supported so they can make a direct contribution to the smooth running of the Business School operations, working closely with academic and professional service colleagues. Specific duties are likely to vary around operational needs, but may include:

• Providing front-line reception duties, responding to enquiries in person, by telephone, or via email through the Business School’s main reception.
• Supporting internal communication by helping to update the Business School SharePoint site, gathering information for e-bulletins, and distributing materials across the school. It may also include contributing to external communications, such as collating key information and scheduling or preparing social media posts.
• Supporting room bookings, event preparation, and meeting logistics for Business School activities.

Where you'll work

Cottingham Road,
Hull
UK
HU6 7RX

Training

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

Training provider

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP 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

Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administration Level 3 with Learning Skills Partnership. This apprenticeship is delivered through work-based learning, which means that all training is done at the workplace, eliminating the need to attend college. The successful candidate will be allocated a tutor who will visit on site every 4-6 weeks and deliver all of the training to gain the qualification and provide the resources to complete work between visits.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills

Other requirements

Working hours – 36.5 Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch) Friday – 8:30am-4:00pm (1 hour lunch).

About this employer

At Hull University Business School, we live and breathe the principles we believe must guide every organisation: responsible management, sustainability, and digitisation.Our commitment to Authentic Business Learning cuts across everything we do.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This is a fantastic opening to apply for permanent employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

Holly Parkinson

holly.parkinson@learningskillspartnership.com

01482338840

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034308.

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Closes in 10 days (Monday 29 June 2026)

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