Heritage Business Apprentice
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
HASTINGS (TN34 1HT)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 July 2026
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Summary
This apprenticeship, part of the Heritage@HTH project made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in heritage engagement, learning, events and community projects. Help bring HTHs' stories to life while developing valuable skills and inspiring community pride.
- Wage
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£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
From April 2026 - £240 per week / £8 per hour (£12,480.00 per annum) for apprentice, for the first year and after that goes to national minimum wage 18-20 year old £325.50 per week £16,925.00 (per annum)
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Part time, 4 days a week, 30 hours per week- 0.8 FTE
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 1 October 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
This apprenticeship was made possible and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The Heritage Business Apprentice will support the Heritage Project Coordinator and Engagement Officer with the day-to-day internal administration of the National Lottery Heritage funded project, its activities programme and build on the partnerships already forged during the Development Phase.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Heritage Project team
- Help organise meetings by booking rooms, preparing agendas, distributing papers and taking notes where required
- Keep project files and documents organised and up to date using the organisation's filing systems
- Record meeting actions and update project records as directed
- Learn about the heritage project by working alongside staff and consultants involved in its delivery
- Support the Heritage Engagement Officer with community engagement activities and partnership events
- Help communicate with volunteers, keep contact lists up to date and assist with volunteer recruitment activities
- Record and maintain volunteer hours and other project data accurately
- Assist with organising and supporting events such as open days, community activities, workshops and stakeholder events
- Help prepare information, displays and resources to promote the project
- Support the team with marketing and communications by:
- Drafting social media posts
- Updating website event and diary pages
- Assisting with newsletters and mailing lists
- Helping ensure project funders are acknowledged in communications
- Respond to general enquiries from visitors, volunteers and members of the public, referring queries to colleagues where appropriate
- Carry out general office administration including filing, photocopying, scanning, data entry and maintaining records
- Follow organisational policies and procedures, including health and safety, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the apprenticeship role, with support and guidance from the project team
Where you'll work
ROBERTSON STREET
HASTINGS
TN34 1HT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE 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
Requirements
Desirable 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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Self Motivated
Other requirements
PERSONAL QUALITIES
It is essential that the person:
- Is in agreement with the vision of the Heritage@HTH project and the positive change it can deliver for Hastings
- Has a keen interest in the heritage of HTH Church and its value to the community
- Is able to contribute as a team member, attending regular team meetings, working closely with staff and volunteers
- Can work with sensitivity, tact, and maturity and to hold and keep confidential information
- Has a good sense of humour
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
It is essential that the person:
- Is self-motivated, reliable and able to work on their own initiative
- Is a good team-worker, with a collaborative and co-operative style, who is willing to take direction
- Has well-developed interpersonal and communications skills using a variety of media
- Is skilled in both written and oral English and confident with numbers
- Is able to listen effectively to others
- Be good at organising and planning
- Is willing to develop new skills where required
- Has experience in the use of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
- Embraces ongoing training/professional development opportunities relevant to the post
KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
It is essential that the person:
- Has demonstrable experience in the use of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
- Embraces ongoing training/professional development opportunities relevant to the post
It is desirable that the person:
- Is familiar with using Microsoft Teams for file sharing and messaging, as well as for virtual meetings
About this employer
We are delivering Heritage@HTH, a £4.5 million restoration and heritage engagement project made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project combines a major programme of capital works to conserve and improve Holy Trinity Hastings, safeguarding its historic fabric and enhancing access, with an ambitious programme of heritage activities designed to engage people of all ages and backgrounds. Through learning, volunteering, interpretation, events and community partnerships, we aim to enable people to discover the many stories and treasures of HTH Church. These stories connect the people who shaped the church we see today with those who continue to make it a vibrant place of worship and a community hub serving the people of Hastings. We hope that engaging with our church, its heritage and its treasures will encourage people to discover their own purpose and place within this community, creating a renewed sense of pride, belonging and hope inspired by this remarkable build
At HTH we recognise the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we value everyone for who they are and what they can contribute. We aim to recruit staff and volunteers who come from a diverse background and reflect our communities and our audiences. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith.
Our Core Aims:
• To ensure that our congregation, users, visitors, and our diverse community understand and appreciate the significant role that Holy Trinity Hastings has played in the development of Hastings.
• To raise the profile of HTH Church as one of the most important heritage buildings in Hastings and thereby attract and welcome new visitors to discover the mission of the church through the stories and people, the treasures and architecture of this special place.
• To work with hard to reach and under-represented sections of the local community that are relevant to our work in Hastings and are currently excluded from engaging with their heritage through lack of awareness, opportunity or resource.
During the apprenticeship, the church will be undergoing restoration work. While much of the role will be based in one of our other buildings, duties will take place across multiple sites, including some time on the church site itself. Candidates should be comfortable working at different locations, all within close proximity, and understand that there will not be a single fixed workplace.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- This apprenticeship offers valuable experience
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship may provide access to future opportunities within the organisation, subject to availability
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP
Kate Delany
kate.delany@escg.ac.uk
030 3003 9821
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042701.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)