Business Administration Apprentice

AQA EDUCATION

MANCHESTER (M15 6EX)

Closes on Monday 5 January 2026

Posted on 16 October 2025

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Summary

Over two years, you’ll gain hands-on experience across Sales, Marketing and Project Delivery, supporting both UK and International markets. Through a level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship, we’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge to grow, succeed, and make a real impact in a dynamic B2B environment.

• Wage:

  £23,500 a year

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 7 September 2026

• Duration:

  2 years

• 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

• As a Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll rotate through Business Development, Marketing, and Project Delivery, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to real projects that make a difference. 
• Business Development - Research clients, partners, and competitors to support strategic decisions. Help prepare tailored proposals and bids and assist with organising industry events to boost brand visibility.
• Marketing - Contribute to marketing plans, create content for emails, social media, and our website, and work with internal teams and agencies to produce event materials and track performance.
• Project Delivery Support education and assessment projects by managing tasks and documentation, attending client meetings, and following project processes to ensure smooth and successful delivery. 

Where you'll work

DEVAS STREET
MANCHESTER
M15 6EX

Training

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

Training provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4+ (A-C))
• Math (grade 4+ (A-C))

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
• Patience

About this employer

AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. AQA's qualifications are internationally recognised and taught in more than 40 countries around the world.

Company benefits

Mentoring from Senior Leadership A buddy to guide you through the programme Working on real, international projects that make an impact

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

• Progress to a full time role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346578.

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Closes on Monday 5 January 2026

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