Business Development Apprentice
MEP LIMITED
KENT (ME20 7BU)
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
Posted on 17 June 2026
Contents
Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Apprentice. This apprenticeship will be part of a dynamic team, covering many disciplines within MEP. You will be in a department that is the first point of call with new and existing customers, on their journey with MEP.
- Wage
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£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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8.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Thursday
8.00am – 4.00pm Friday.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 10 August 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
Your duties will include:
- To support the Business Development team in executing departmental activities and business objectives
- To give internal & external customers a friendly and supportive service
- Aid the generation of customer quotations in line with business objectives and approved process
- Receive and process customer orders, in line with MEP approved processes
- Maintain internal records and data, in line with MEP, with approved processes
- To develop a high level of skill in the use of our ERP system, particularly around customer quotations, loading orders, supplier feedback (RFQ’s) and prioritising EPICOR effectively to take full advantage of the ERP’s capabilities
- Support marketing strategies and campaigns. This includes and is not limited to marketing (social media, LinkedIn), presentation, website updates, and company events
- To uphold company procedures, to ensure ISO9001/EN9100 quality management systems are maintain
- To uphold health and safety standards in yourself and others
Where you'll work
ST MICHAELS CLOSE
FORSTAL EST
AYLESFORD
KENT
ME20 7BU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
For this apprenticeship standard, learners will have the opportunity to give focus on the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard that will allow for good business acumen, decision making and the understanding of tools and techniques in relation to time and project management. The completion of this apprenticeship standard will require monthly training visits from a qualified IPS Trainer to help support the apprentice. This will allow them to develop skills and progress the building of the apprentice portfolio to prepare the learner for the End Point Assessment.
Delivery is primarily carried out through remote visits, but the trainer will visit the learner’s workplace quarterly and at the start of training to allow for a good working relationship between all parties for smooth delivery of the standard. Upon successful completion, the learner will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Number skills
- Enthusiastic
Other requirements
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an eligibility check phone call with IPS International, Apprenticeship Training Provider. Please note that your application cannot proceed without completing this call.
Enrolment in your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government's apprenticeship funding rules.
NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company.
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About this employer
We are a multi award winning manufacturing business that specialise in moulding and machining.
Having successfully served the Aerospace and Defence sector for five decades, we understand that delivering parts right first time, on time, is vital. We pride ourselves on delivering manufacturing excellence in both plastics and metal.
MEP offers its customers a comprehensive range of manufacturing practices, ensuring high quality results at competitive prices. Our on-site facilities provide a complete manufacturing environment, from research and development to delivered components. Our highly-skilled, experienced workforce use best practise to deliver your parts on time and to specification.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity of a permanent position as a Business Development Coordinator.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Mandy Rai
mandyrai@ips-international.com
01634 298808
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037442.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026