Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice

  • Company: EAST LANCASHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
  • Location: ACCRINGTON, BB5 5JR
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Business and administration
  • Ref: NAS-2000016167
  • Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2026
  • Start Date: 30/03/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • 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

Ready to start your adventure?