Business Administration Apprentice

RE SOLVE AP LTD

Didcot (OX11 7AF)

Closes in 17 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 November 2026

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Summary

Join RE:solve small central office in Didcot as our Business Administration Apprentice. You will support the HR, health and
safety, records and site administration that keeps our alternative provision sites safe, compliant and ready for every
young person. You will learn from a friendly, experienced team.

• Wage:

  £17,207 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  After 13 months National Min Wage

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm (1 hour lunch unpaid).

  30 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 December 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

• Recruitment admin: adverts, interviews, offer letters and DBS, reference and right to work checks
• Keeping the single central record, training matrix, HR files and policies accurate and up to date
• Supporting health and safety records: risk assessments, fire drills, premises and vehicle checks
• Answering calls, the inbox, post and filing; supporting pupil registrations, attendance and referral paperwork

Where you'll work

Willowbrook
Bowmont Water
Didcot
OX11 7AF

Training

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

Training provider

NATIONAL UPSKILL LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

Apprenticeship training will take place at the work location through monthly workshops. These will be for 2-3 hours with your apprenticeship tutor.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C)
• Math (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
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Discretion
• Reliability
• Commitment to Safeguarding

Other requirements

No experience needed. Enhanced DBS (children's barred list), references and right to work checks required. Office based near Didcot, Oxfordshire, with occasional site visits; a driving licence helps. Smart casual dress. Exact office location to be confirmed (Didcot area).

About this employer

E:solve AP (founded 2025; over 20 years' team experience) provides short-term, SEMH-led alternative provision
for primary and secondary pupils struggling in mainstream school, including those excluded or at risk of exclusion,
with EBSA or trauma, or awaiting specialist places. We are an AQA centre with sites in Hillingdon, Bristol,
Swindon, Oxfordshire (Didcot) and Hemel Hempstead, and are expanding through 50/50 co-owned partner sites.

http://www.resolve-ap.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension, Company events, Profit sharing, 5.6 weeks paid holiday (28 days pro rata, including bank holidays).

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).

On successful completion, you can move into a permanent Administration, HR and Health & Safety O1cer role on our
staff pay scale (from £14.30 an hour), with yearly progression afer a good appraisal. As we grow, there are routes into
senior administration, compliance or ?nance, with support for further qualifcations such as AAT.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NATIONAL UPSKILL LIMITED

Mark Guiver

mark.guiver@nationalupskill.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061783.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)