Market Research Apprentice

Summary

Providing administrative support, connecting to potential customers, generating and maintaining new leads and updating the existing database.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Number of Hours: 7 work hours a day (+ 1hr unpaid breaks). Lunch break length: 1hr. Start Time: 8.00am. Finish Time: 4.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 January 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Connecting and reaching out to potential customers on LinkedIn.
Generating new leads for the sales team using software such as Zoominfo and Bulk Email Checker
Maintaining and managing new leads and prospects within your data
Updating the existing database
Ensuring all new data sourced is uploaded or shared correctly

Where you'll work

SUITE C KIDLINGTON CENTRE
HIGH STREET
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2DL

Training

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

College or training organisation

ACTIVATE LEARNING

Your 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.

Your training plan

Dedicated Performance Coach
Remote training
Business Administration Level 3 - 18 Months
Functional Skills Maths and English

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4 or Functional Skills L2)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Team working
Non judgemental

About this company

For 15 years, Global Engage producers and runs senior level life science conferences, and has been the leading connector of Pharma, Biotech, Academia, Technology, and Investment sectors. Our goal is to provide excellence in world-class events and content, driven by values of constant improvement, collaboration, integrity, entrepreneurship, and impact.

https://global-engage.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

2 days per week in the office (Kidlington Centre, The, High St, Kidlington OX5 2DL). 3 days a week, remote working from home.

After this apprenticeship

Successful applicants have a possibility of joining the company full time on a 1 year contract with the agreed department, either delegate sales, marketing, sponsorship sales or production.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACTIVATE LEARNING

Jenny Hyam

faculty.enrolments@activateapprenticeships.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329327.

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Closes on Sunday 31 August 2025

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