Business Administration Apprentice
FUTURESENSE TRAVEL SERVICES LIMITED
BERKSHIRE (RG14 5AA)
Closes in 17 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 July 2026
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Summary
We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Business Apprentice to
join our friendly and supportive team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build confidence, develop new skills and gain practical experience in administration, customer service, communication and project support.
- Wage
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£21,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 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
As an apprentice, you'll develop valuable workplace skills while supporting key areas of our organisation, in the initial period these could include:
• Office Administration
• Fundraising Support
• Programme Administration
You'll work closely with colleagues across different teams to provide excellent customer service, support business activities, and assist with administrative tasks while making a meaningful contribution to the work we do and the communities and people we support.
Key Responsibilities
Throughout your apprenticeship you'll gain experience in a wide range of business
administration activities, including:
• Providing day-to-day administrative support across the organisation.
• Providing excellent customer service to participants, fundraisers, and partners.
• Assisting with campaigns, events and supporter communications.
• Helping to organise programme activities and support participants on our programmes.
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and databases.
• Preparing presentations, documents and reports.
• Supporting general office operations and assisting colleagues across different departments.
• Using a variety of digital systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Where you'll work
SUITE 5
TOWN HALL
NEWBURY
BERKSHIRE
RG14 5AA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM
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
Group training is one day a month at WBTC offices in Newbury. In addition you will have a monthly 1-1 training and review meeting with your Training Consultant.
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Muti-task
Other requirements
If you have recently sat exams, please use predicated grades.
There is flexibility on the start date for the right candidate.
About this employer
FutureSense has been arranging specialist educational experiences and programmes since 2001, delivering successful programmes for numerous HE and FE educational institutions from across the UK as well as from Australia.
Over the years we have facilitated programmes for almost 10,000 learners and have a network of partners in each country to manage logistics and project delivery.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Ongoing training and personal development are encouraged.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM
Rachel Eaves
rachel@wbtc-uk.com
07922426414
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041952.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)