Business Administrator Apprentice
STRIKE ACADEMY LTD
HARLOW (CM17 9TX)
Closes in 25 days (Monday 16 November 2026)
Posted on 22 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Strike Group is an Essex-based sports and education company on a mission to get more young people active, engaged, and supported - in the classroom, on the pitch, and in the community. The Group brings together three connected strands. Strike Camps, Strike Education and SA Foundation.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 24 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
The Role:
We're looking for a Business Administrator Apprentice to join our operations team and help keep Strike Group organised, compliant, and running well behind the scenes. Every camp, school session, and community programme we deliver depends on good administration: accurate bookings, well-planned rotas, up-to-date records, and clear communication with parents, schools, and partners.
This is a varied, hands-on role at the centre of a busy and growing business. One day you might be building a staff rota for a half-term camp, the next, you could be processing bookings, preparing paperwork for a school partnership, or helping pull together a report for a funder. You'll work closely with the management team and see first-hand how a sports and education business operates across several venues and services.
Key Responsibilities:
Camp and session administration:
- Support the administration of Strike Camps, including bookings, registers, and parent communications
- Help prepare and maintain staff rotas across venues and weeks
- Keep participant, staff, and session records accurate and up to date
Operations and compliance:
- Maintain and organise documentation, including risk assessments, policies, and safeguarding records
- Help track staff compliance, such as DBS checks, training, and insurance renewals
- Support quality assurance by checking that processes are followed and records are complete
Partnerships, reporting and finance support:
- Prepare paperwork, reports, and data for schools, funders, and partners (including HAF reporting)
- Support invoicing, payment tracking, and general financial administration
- Respond to emails and phone enquiries from parents, schools, and commissioners in a professional, friendly way
Team and project support:
- Support the wider team with scheduling, diary management, and meeting preparation
- Help with projects as the business grows, such as new venue launches and new service lines
- Look for ways to improve how we work and suggest better processes
Where you'll work
ARISE HARLOW
MAYPOLE BOULEVARD
HARLOW INNOVATION PARK
HARLOW
CM17 9TX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED
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 Administration Level 3 Standard.
Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.
Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training. Your training will include:
- Information Technology
- Record Document Production
- Stakeholders and Stakeholder Management
- Policies
- Business Fundamentals
- Planning and Organisation
- Relevant Regulation
- Processes
- Effective Project Management
- Managing Performance
For a full overview of the Business Administrator standard, please click on the following link: https://creativealliance.org.uk/apprenticeships/business-administrator-level-3/
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Strike Group is an Essex-based sports and education company on a mission to get more young people active, engaged, and supported — in the classroom, on the pitch, and in the community. The Group brings together three connected strands. Strike Camps, Strike Education and SA Foundation
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
What You'll Gain:
- A paid role (minimum 30 hours/week) with real responsibility from early on
- A nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship qualification
- Dedicated 1-to-1 support from a Lifetime Learning Coach throughout the programme
- Wraparound pastoral support and mentoring, including access to Coach Core's graduate network and Matchroom's sporting events network
- Experience across operations, compliance, finance, and communications, which is a strong foundation for a career in business or management
- Genuine progression opportunities - Strike Group is growing, and this role has scope to develop into a permanent operations or administration position
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060561.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Monday 16 November 2026)
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