Business Administration Apprentice - Facilities
The Oldham College
Greater Manchester (OL9 6AA)
Closes in 16 days (Friday 23 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 October 2026
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Summary
We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and reliable Business Administration Apprentice to join our Facilities Department within a college environment. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable practical experience while working towards a recognised Business Administration qualification.
- Wage
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£15,250.56 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Administration assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
36 hours 40 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 November 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
The apprentice will provide administrative support to the Facilities team, helping with day-to-day tasks such as maintaining records, updating databases, responding to emails and enquiries, raising and monitoring requests, organising documents and supporting the coordination of facilities-related activities.
The role will involve working with a range of college staff, contractors and suppliers, providing a professional and helpful service. The successful candidate will develop skills in administration, communication, organisation, customer service and the use of digital systems.
This apprenticeship would suit someone who is keen to learn, has good attention to detail, can manage their workload effectively and enjoys working as part of a busy team. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop transferable skills and gain an understanding of how the Facilities Department supports the effective day-to-day running of a college.
Where you'll work
Rochdale Road
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL9 6AA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
Training course
Administration assistant (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Receive, retrieve, process, record and store information and data.
- Operate within organisational policies, standards and procedures and relevant legislation respecting confidentiality; adapting to operational changes as they occur.
- Use software packages and tools for example AI or automation to input and process data and information, to contribute to routine administration tasks in line with organisational policies and procedures.
- Handle and communicate information in line with organisational policies, procedures and security requirements.
- Recognise and rectify issues and escalate as required. For example stakeholder documents and reports, safeguarding concerns or abusive behaviour.
- Plan and review administration tasks allocated by supervisor.
- Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
- Monitor and report on the use of resources such as materials, equipment and supplies.
- Use agreed organisational systems and protocols to manage calendars, diaries and booking systems.
- Source information as requested by stakeholders, ensuring they are shareable. As examples client records, signpost to services or reports.
- Use continuing professional development including self-reflection to support current and future training and development needs.
- Use communication tools to respond to stakeholders using professional language and organisational etiquette.
- Operate within agreed health and safety standards.
- Use time management tools to meet deadlines.
- Handle feedback following expected professional etiquette.
- Maintain wellbeing, accessing organisational support mechanisms if required.
- Review and check own work.
- Use cloud services to share documents for use and or collaboration.
- Protect against security threats for example, strong passwords, two step verification, office tailgating and display of security passes or clothing that identifies secure workplaces.
- Seek clarification and help, when required, to complete assigned tasks within agreed timeframes.
- Receive, retrieve, process, record and store information and data.
- Operate within organisational policies, standards and procedures and relevant legislation respecting confidentiality; adapting to operational changes as they occur.
- Use software packages and tools for example AI or automation to input and process data and information, to contribute to routine administration tasks in line with organisational policies and procedures.
- Handle and communicate information in line with organisational policies, procedures and security requirements.
- Recognise and rectify issues and escalate as required. For example stakeholder documents and reports, safeguarding concerns or abusive behaviour.
- Plan and review administration tasks allocated by supervisor.
- Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
- Monitor and report on the use of resources such as materials, equipment and supplies.
- Use agreed organisational systems and protocols to manage calendars, diaries and booking systems.
- Source information as requested by stakeholders, ensuring they are shareable. As examples client records, signpost to services or reports.
- Use continuing professional development including self-reflection to support current and future training and development needs.
- Use communication tools to respond to stakeholders using professional language and organisational etiquette.
- Operate within agreed health and safety standards.
- Use time management tools to meet deadlines.
- Handle feedback following expected professional etiquette.
- Maintain wellbeing, accessing organisational support mechanisms if required.
- Review and check own work.
- Use cloud services to share documents for use and or collaboration.
- Protect against security threats for example, strong passwords, two step verification, office tailgating and display of security passes or clothing that identifies secure workplaces.
- Seek clarification and help, when required, to complete assigned tasks within agreed timeframes.
Training schedule
Off the job training will take place one day a week at Oldham College
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
Will need to pass a DBS check
About this employer
Oldham College was established in 1893 after a donation from the Platt family, a famous textile machinery manufacturer. Today, the College offers an extensive range of qualifications in a variety of areas including digital and creative, performing arts and media, financial and professional services, sport, travel and public services, construction and the built environment, caring professions plus retail and commercial. Vocational education is more important than ever with businesses wanting to take on new staff with the right skills and knowledge to work in their sector. We work closely with employers to ensure we are providing courses and developing students in sectors that are relevant, growing and have lots of opportunities. These employers contribute to the development of our curriculum and help in other ways such as providing work experience, master classes, workshops and much more.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Full time position for the right person
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
Deborah Wynn
deborah.wynn@oldham.ac.uk
01617853586
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057712.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Friday 23 October 2026 at 11:59pm)