Business Administration Apprenticeship

ST LOUIS CATHOLIC ACADEMY

Ipswich (IP4 3NJ)

Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 August 2026

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Summary

St Albans Catholic High School are looking for a driven and focused candidate to join their busy administration team. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience whilst working towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. 

Wage

£17,316 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Wage increases to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old. 

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00, 1 hour lunch. Friday, 08:30 - 16:30, 1 hour lunch. 37 hours per week.

37 hours a week

Start date

Friday 28 August 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

  • Being a friendly and professional point of contact for visitors
  • Answering the telephone and scheduling meetings and appointments
  • Assisting with the preparation of agendas, briefing papers, reports, presentations, correspondence and other documentation using Microsoft Office 365
  • Learning to produce accurate meeting minutes, action logs and follow-up documentation for meetings
  • Supporting the monitoring and tracking of actions arising from meetings to ensure agreed deadlines are met
  • Maintaining confidential electronic and paper filing systems in accordance with Trust procedures and data protection requirements
  • Assisting with academy onboarding, conversion and Trust development projects through effective administrative coordination
  • Assisting with the ordering and management of office supplies and equipment
  • Contributing ideas that improve administrative systems, digital processes and ways of working across the Trust

Where you'll work

St Alban S Catholic High School
Digby Road
Ipswich
IP4 3NJ

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY 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

  • Business Administration Level 3 standard 
  • 20% off the job training 
  • Tutor support via online platform

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Positive Attitude
  • Willing to learn
  • Time management

Other requirements

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About this employer

St Alban's Catholic High School is a secondary school and sixth form with academy status located in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.

https://www.st-albans.suffolk.sch.uk/main (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Permanent position considered on completion of the apprenticeship. 

Level 4 school business professional apprenticeship available. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Louise Mcmeechan

louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047360.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11:59pm)