Business Administration Apprentice

THE MCS SERVICE COMPANY LTD

Daresbury (WA4 4AB)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 August 2026

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Summary

Join MCS as a Business Administration Apprentice, supporting our Programme Team while completing a Level 3 apprenticeship with Warrington & Vale Royal College. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting projects and programme activities while developing valuable business skills at the heart of the renewable energy sector.

Wage

£20,700 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week between 8.00am- 6.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 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

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Programme Office
  • Help maintain accurate project and programme documentation, records and electronic filing systems
  • Update project trackers, action logs, contact lists and other programme information
  • Support the organisation of internal and external meetings, workshops and project sessions
  • Schedule meetings, coordinate diaries and help ensure attendees have the information they need
  • Prepare meeting agendas, papers and supporting documents
  • Attend meetings and take clear notes, recording actions and agreed next steps where required
  • Follow up agreed actions and help keep project information up to date
  • Assist with preparing reports, presentations, spreadsheets and other programme documents
  • Gather and collate information from different sources to support projects and programme reporting
  • Support the Programme Team with monitoring project milestones and upcoming deadlines
  • Help maintain accurate stakeholder and project contact information
  • Communicate professionally with people from across MCS and, where appropriate, external stakeholders
  • Support workshops, events and stakeholder engagement activities, including practical arrangements and administration
  • Use Microsoft Office and other MCS systems to organise, record and present information effectively
  • Follow organisational processes for document management, data protection and information security
  • Support general administrative activities across the team as priorities change
  • Identify simple opportunities to improve administrative processes and ways of working
  • Take responsibility for completing apprenticeship learning, assessments and development activities alongside the role
  • You will also attend Warrington & Vale Royal College as part of your apprenticeship

Where you'll work

Sci Tech Daresbury, First Floor V3
Keckwick Lane
Daresbury
WA4 4AB

Training

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

Training provider

WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A-C or 4-9)
  • Maths (grade A-C or 4-9)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Patience

About this employer

MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is the UK’s national quality mark for small-scale renewable technology, such as solar panels and heat pumps. We’re here to set standards and provide protection, giving consumers confidence to invest in renewable technologies to heat and power their homes and small businesses. Working with industry, MCS defines, maintains, and improves quality, by setting standards for low-carbon energy technology products, contractors, and their installations.

Now is an exciting time to join MCS; especially as we have recently launched the redevelopment of the Scheme, which has a greater focus on consumer protections, quality workmanship, and dispute resolution. 2025 was a record-breaking year for the small-scale renewables industry in terms of installation volumes and we look forward to continuing our vital role in driving forward the UK's progress towards Net Zero.

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After this apprenticeship

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

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role such as Programme Administrator, Programme Coordinator or Project Support Officer, depending on business needs and individual performance. The apprenticeship will provide a strong foundation for a future career in business administration, programme support or project management, with valuable experience gained within the renewable energy sector.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE MCS SERVICE COMPANY LTD

Sarah Howard

careers@mcscertified.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048724.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm)