Business Administrator Apprentice
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Company: THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FOUNDERS
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Location: LONDON, EC1A 7JQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £28,860.00 per year
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000036028
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Application Deadline Date: 10/07/2026
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Start Date: 10/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 09:30 to 17:30, with evening work when there are events
Brief Description
This role is in addition to two staff currently in post. Together the team works to ensure the continued efficient operation of a centuries-old institution. This focuses on membership administration: members booking, attending events, member application process and communication through social media.
Future Prospects
- Anticipated establishment changes could lead to this post developing into a permanent role
Vacancy Detail
- Booking administration- register members of the Company to access Company website members’ pages; ensure website members’ pages have all information necessary for members to book events, e.g. timing, prices, full description, eligibility
- Liaison with caterer (currently Life’s Kitchen, see: www.lifeskitchen.com) for events (e.g. numbers, dietary and mobility requirements, timetable, room layout) and venue availability, ensuring all Company requirements for use of Founders’ Hall are clearly booked in online calendar shared with caterer
- Administer applications for Company membership- invite to at least two Company events, then arrange meeting at Founders’ Hall with two representatives from the Membership Committee
- Administer mentor / new Freemen relationships- invite mentor to take role; connect mentor with Freeman; request 6 monthly progress report
- Diary management for Master, Wardens & Clerk- ensure Master indicates response to invitations for timely communication to other Company or organisation issuing invitation; ensure that individuals know to be in the right place at the right time in the right attire
- Meet and greet event attendees, checking against list of those booked
- Social media administration- monitor social media channels and repost items of interest from Company website and other sources
- Administer merchandise- promote sales of Company branded merchandise and despatch / arrange collection from Founders’ Hall