Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice
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Company: EAST LANCASHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
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Location: ACCRINGTON, BB5 5JR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000016167
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Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2026
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Start Date: 30/03/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, Shift to be confirmed.
Brief Description
This role is designed for a confident, commercially minded apprentice who wants hands-on experience across sales, marketing, operations, and finance. The apprentice will support revenue generation, client relationships, operational delivery, and marketing activity, playing a key role in the day-to-day running and growth of the business.
Training to be Provided
- Training will take place at Burnley College
- This will be day-release training starting in September
Future Prospects
- Potential progression into full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
This role is designed for a confident, commercially minded apprentice who wants hands-on experience across sales, marketing, operations, and finance. The Business, Sales & Operations support apprentice will support revenue generation, client relationships, operational delivery, and marketing activity, playing a key role in the day-to-day running and growth of the business.
The successful candidate will be proactive, organised, confident speaking to new people, and comfortable using initiative to get things done.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Business Development:
- Support sales activity by engaging with new and existing clients via phone, email, LinkedIn, and events
- Confidently communicate training offers, programmes, and services to prospective customers
- Assist with lead generation, follow-ups, and nurturing relationships through the sales pipeline
- Help track sales performance, enquiries, and conversions using the CRM system
- Support preparation of quotes, proposals, and sales documentation
Marketing & Brand Support:
- Support marketing activity across social media platforms, including content creation and scheduling
- Use Canva to create professional marketing materials such as social posts, flyers, presentations, and promotional assets
- Assist with the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns to support sales and events
- Monitor engagement and performance of marketing activity and provide basic reporting
- Support brand consistency across all communications and materials
Operations & Administration:
- Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to ensure smooth delivery of training and commercial activity
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM system, including sales activity, client details, and communications
- Manage documentation, contracts, and correspondence in line with internal processes
- Support diary management, meeting coordination, and follow-up actions with clients and partners
- Assist in improving operational processes by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical improvements
Finance & Commercial Awareness:
- Support finance-related administration including invoicing, payment tracking, and basic financial reporting
- Work closely with senior staff to understand pricing, margins, and commercial decision-making
- Assist with monitoring income against targets and identifying potential risks or opportunities
- Ensure accurate handling of financial data with attention to detail and confidentiality
Skills, Behaviours & Approach:
- Confident communicator, comfortable speaking to new people and building professional relationships
- Proactive and able to use initiative to solve problems and support the wider team
- Organised, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple tasks
- Digitally confident, with strong skills in Canva and social media platforms
- Commercially aware, with an interest in sales, finance, and business growth
- Willing to learn, take feedback, and develop professionally through apprenticeship training
Team Culture:
- Contribute positively to a supportive, high-performing team culture
- Treat colleagues, clients, and partners with professionalism and respect
- Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to the workplace
- Help create an engaging, collaborative environment where everyone can thrive