Summary
Are you looking to start a career in business? Award winning training provider Realise are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Support Apprentice to join our Business Support team. You will provide high-quality administrative support to the Business Support team, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
What you will do at work
This is a Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship, designed to provide a strong foundation in business administration while supporting the Property, Facilities, Procurement and Events functions across the organisation.
You will develop practical business administration skills while gaining valuable exposure to procurement, property, facilities management and events coordination.
Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will learn how to maintain accurate records, prepare documentation, organise meetings and travel, communicate with suppliers and colleagues, update business systems and support projects that contribute to the successful operation of our training centres and offices across the UK.
As your confidence and experience grows, you will gain an understanding of how Property, Facilities, Procurement and Events support the wider business, providing an excellent foundation for future career development.
Key Responsibilities
Business Administration
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Business Support team
- Answer and respond to internal & external enquiries, directing requests where appropriate
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems
- Update spreadsheets, databases and internal systems
- Coordinate diaries, meeting rooms and travel arrangements
- Support the team with general administrative duties as required
Procurement Support
- Assist with raising purchase orders
- Obtain quotations from suppliers
- Maintain supplier records and procurement documentation
- Support contract administration and renewal tracking
- Help maintain procurement records and filing systems
Property & Facilities Support
- Assist with coordinating planned and reactive maintenance
- Schedule contractor visits and maintain maintenance records
- Update property, asset and compliance records
- Support office moves, refurbishments and facilities projects
- Respond to routine facilities administration requests
Events, Travel & Accommodation Support
- Assist with organising internal meetings and events
- Book meeting rooms, venues and equipment
- Arrange travel and accommodation for colleagues
- Prepare event materials and attendee information
- Maintain booking confirmations and event administration records
Health, Safety & Compliance Administration
- Maintain statutory compliance records
- Update contractor documentation and certificates
- Support health and safety administration
- Assist with compliance reporting and document management
Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Business Administrator L3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication Skills
- Customer care skills
- Friendly
- IT skills
- Maths and English
- Number skills
- Team working
- time keeping
Qualifications
- GCSE Mathematics (4) – desired
- GCSE English Language (4) – desired
About this employer
We specialise in delivering apprenticeships and adult learning programmes across England. Our programmes include Health and Social Care, Early Years, Management, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Retail, Customer Services, Business Administration, Passenger Transport and Hair. Through our experienced trainers and coaches, we work collaboratively to deliver meaningful training experiences. We are proud to work with a diverse range of employers every day and help make a positive contribution to society and the economy. Realise is a collection of nearly 500 knowledgeable professionals who deliver inspiring and meaningful training programmes. Our people-centred culture helps us inspire over 10,000 learners a year.
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the Business Support team, with future opportunities to develop into Business Support, Procurement, Property, Facilities, Events or Project Coordination roles.
Things to consider
*** DBS Required.