Business Administration Apprentice

  • Company: University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health & Primary Care - Primary Care Unit
  • Location: (approx. 2 miles south of Cambridge city centre), CB1 8RN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £20,058.00 per year
  • Sector: Business and administration
  • Ref: NAS-2000045047
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/09/2026
  • Start Date: 01/10/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday (times of work will be notified to you by the institution).

Brief Description

The Primary Care Unit within the University of Cambridge are seeking to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to join our professional services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced staff to gain practical experience in a busy academic research environment.

Future Prospects

Possibility of employment upon completion of apprenticeship or assistance with seeking employment with the University after.

Vacancy Detail

Key responsibilities:



  • Provide administrative support to the PCU Administrator, PCU Operations Manager, and the wider PCU team.

  • Assist with day-to-day enquiries and general office management across both sites.

  • Act as the first point of contact for the reception team, assisting with post, parcel, and visitor enquiries.

  • Monitor and respond to the shared email inbox, escalating enquiries to the PCU Administrator or PCU Operations Manager as appropriate.

  • Support the management of room bookings within the PCU.

  • Prepare meeting rooms in the required layout and set up audio-visual equipment across both sites.

  • Arrange travel and accommodation for PCU members and visitors.

  • Provide diary management support for key stakeholders.

  • Process purchases via the CUFS system.

  • Reconcile invoices using the SoftCo system.

  • Onboard new claimants and arrange payment of expense claims through SAP Concur.

  • Organise catering, arrange payment, and coordinate delivery for PCU meetings and events.

  • Monitor and maintain PCU stationery and catering supplies.

  • Work alongside the PCU Administrator to prepare workstations and support inductions for new starters.

  • Assist the PCU Administrator and PCU Operations Manager in maintaining Teams channels and updating relevant processes and documentation.

Ready to start your adventure?