Apprentice Environmental & Sustainability Administrator
Derby College
Derbyshire (DE7 6DN)
Closes in 9 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 July 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.
- Wage
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£15,451 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. 30 minutes lunch break.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
- Apprentices support business operations by managing information, working with teams, and helping improve efficiency
- The programme typically lasts 12 - 18 months and prepares learners for progression into more senior roles
- As the Environmental & Sustainability Administrator Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting DCG's sustainability agenda. Working closely with the Environmental & Sustainability Manager, you will provide administrative and project support while developing professional skills and gaining experience in environmental sustainability
Day-to-day tasks include:
- Organising and supporting meetings, including scheduling appointments, preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up on actions
- Communicating with staff, students and external stakeholders to share sustainability information, promote initiatives, and support engagement activities
- Collecting, inputting and monitoring sustainability data using digital systems (e.g. spreadsheets) to maintain accurate records and produce reports
- Supporting the delivery of sustainability projects and campaigns, including independently managing smaller initiatives such as producing the half-termly sustainability newsletter and co-ordinating behaviour change campaigns
- Maintaining project documentation, tracking progress against actions and supporting the Sustainability Team with a range of administrative and coordination activities
Where you'll work
Broomfield Hall Campus
Morley
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 6DN
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 C/4 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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Confidence
- Good time management
- Proficient in Microsoft 365
- Able to work independently
- Able to work collaboratively
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Keen to learn and develop
Other requirements
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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
About this employer
At Derby College Group (DCG), our students are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing outstanding opportunities and outcomes for children, young people and adults, helping them to achieve their ambitions and reach their full potential.
Our colleagues work across a wide range of roles, from teaching, training and learner support to professional and operational services. Whatever the role, everyone at DCG plays an important part in supporting our learners' success and contributing to a positive learning environment.
We are proud of our inclusive, student-centred culture, where every employee is encouraged to engage with and support our learning community. As one team, we work together to inspire confidence, encourage positive behaviours, and help our students, apprentices and young people develop the skills, attitudes and professionalism they need for future success.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation that values collaboration, respect and opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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Company benefits
- 20 days per year holiday, plus bank holidays/closure days, subject to service increases
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could progress into a range of business administration roles, using the skills and experience gained from working in a large organisation, or explore opportunities within environmental sustainability and related fields
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 VAC2000043772.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)