Partnerships Business Administrator Apprenticeship
COMPASSIONATE CARE & SUPPORT LTD
Cheshire (WA15 0RE)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 30 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 January 2026
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Summary
We are looking for a motivated and organised Partnerships Apprentice to join our Business Development Team in our Manchester office. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their career who is ready to develop strong administrative, coordination, and data management skills within a fast-paced environment.
- Wage
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£25,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9am til 5pm.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 7 February 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
- Maintain and update project plans, timelines, and progress logs for new service developments
- Coordinate actions and follow-ups across teams to ensure key milestones are achieved
- Collate and organise documentation related to new and developing services
- Provide progress updates to the Head of Partnerships and Leadership Team
- CRM & Data Management
- Maintain accurate data within the Business Development CRM system (Monday®)
- Track the progression of referrals into new and existing service areas
- Produce CRM reports to support forecasting and performance monitoring
- Liaise with operational teams to ensure timely follow-up and allocation of referrals
- Administrative Support
- Deliver day-to-day administrative support to the Business Development Team
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and support internal communication
- Assist the Bids and Tenders Coordinator with document management, submission tracking, and compliance checks
- Prepare internal updates, reports, and presentations for team meetings and partnership reviews
- Communication & Teamwork
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Partnerships and Business Development Teams
- Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to support consistent communication and delivery
- Contribute ideas to improve processes and enhance team efficiency
Where you'll work
Castle Hill Court Mill Lane
Ashley
Cheshire
WA15 0RE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
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
You will be assigned an assessor from Salford City College and there will be monthly in-person sessions in Salford Quays. You will be supported in the workplace and virtually.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS LEVEL 2)
- Maths (grade C/4/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS LEVEL 2)
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
- Administrative skills
- Knowledge of MSOffice
About this employer
Our mission is to become the leading, most trusted authority in the care sector providing reliable, compassionate care as the best support service in the UK.
To achieve this, we collaborate and build connections with the individuals we assist, their families, local governments, housing associations, and communities.
After this apprenticeship
Full-time employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009524.
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Closes in 10 days (Friday 30 January 2026 at 11:59pm)