Executive Support Business Apprentice
East Kent College
Kent (CT10 1PN)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 October 2026
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Summary
The Executive Support Apprentice will learn to provide high
quality administrative support to the Executive Support Team, supporting governance, executive and committee administration activities across the Group whilst undertaking an apprenticeship programme.
- Wage
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£22,198 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 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
As a Governance & Executive Support Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting senior leaders, committees and college boards across EKC Group.
Your duties will include:
- Providing administrative support to the Executive Support Team and Group Leadership Board
- Organising meetings, preparing agendas, circulating papers and supporting minute-taking
- Assisting with the administration of Local College Boards, including maintaining records, databases and webpages
- Supporting committees and working groups by coordinating meetings, room bookings and action trackers
- Monitoring shared inboxes, managing filing systems and handling correspondence
- Preparing reports, presentations and governance documentation
- Supporting data collection, reporting activities and the delivery of Group events
- Collecting and distributing post and undertaking general office administration
- Follow College policies and procedures, including health and safety, data protection and safeguarding
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and conduct at all times
- Undertake other reasonable duties relevant to the apprenticeship as required
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will develop valuable organisational, communication and business administration skills while working within a professional governance and executive support environment.
Where you'll work
Broadstairs College Ramsgate Road
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 1PN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EKC GROUP
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
- You will work towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification alongside your role
- You will be required to attend monthly online college workshops and two in-person college classes as part of your apprenticeship programme
- You will receive ongoing support and training to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout the apprenticeship
More training information
Training will be delivered by EKC Training through a combination of workplace learning, monthly online workshops and two in-person college sessions.
You will receive regular reviews and support from both your employer and apprenticeship trainer to help you successfully complete your apprenticeship programme and develop within your role.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Maintain Confidentiality
- To manage independent workload
- Follow Policies and Procedures
Other requirements
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About this employer
The Executive Support Apprentice will learn to provide high
quality administrative support to the Executive Support Team, supporting governance, executive and committee administration activities across the Group whilst undertaking an apprenticeship programme.
https://www.broadstairscollege.ac.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Excellent pension scheme
- Wellbeing support including: free counselling, occupational health support, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, annual flu jab vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work, technology purchases and lease cars
- Staff discounts including use of the EKC facilities - The Yarrow Hotel, Canterbury College Spa
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Qualification in Business Administration Level 3.
There will be plenty of opportunity for development within the role, and the apprentice will be strongly supported by the team as your confidence and experience grows.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EKC GROUP
Sasha Caplan
Sasha.Caplan@eastkent.ac.uk
01227811315
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061336.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm)