Business Administration Apprentice (Level 3)
MARSHALL LAND SYSTEMS LTD
Cambridge (CB5 8TG)
Closes in 14 days (Saturday 8 August 2026)
Posted on 24 July 2026
Contents
Summary
The Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship at Marshall Land Systems offers experience across a range of departments. Apprentices will develop business administration skills, gain insight into the defence industry, explore different business disciplines, and build a strong foundation for future career development.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Full-time onsite working required (with potential flexibility depending on department requirements) location Cambridge.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 13 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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5
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
- Provide general administrative support to the assigned department and wider business where required
- Maintain accurate records, databases, spreadsheets, and documentation
- Support the preparation of reports, presentations, meeting packs, and correspondence
- Assist with scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating departmental activities
- Support data entry, filing, document control, and record management activities
- Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and external contacts
- Assist with tracking actions, tasks, and updates where applicable
- Support departmental processes and ensure compliance with company procedures and policies
- Participate in team meetings, briefings, and training activities
- Ensure confidential and sensitive information is handled appropriately
- Develop knowledge of company systems, processes, and business operations
- Complete apprenticeship coursework, training, and assessments in line with programme requirements
- Work collaboratively across teams and departments to support business objectives
- Carry out additional administrative or business support tasks as required
Where you'll work
Hangar 22 Offices, The Airport
Newmarket Road
Cambridge
CB5 8TG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CAMBRIDGE PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY 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
- The delivery is a hybrid model, with face to face workshops onsite in Cambridge every 6 weeks
- Online support throughout the duration of the apprenticeship with your provider
- Internal training available both face to face and online
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4)
- Maths (grade 9-4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- Successful candidates may be required to complete a BPSS check
About this employer
Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- The role is 18 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), on successful completion the apprentice may apply for any suitable vacant roles across the organisation.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CAMBRIDGE PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044665.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Saturday 8 August 2026)
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