Business Development Administrator Apprentice

  • Company: Cheshire College - South & West
  • Location: Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BF
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,392.00 per year
  • Sector: Business and administration
  • Ref: NAS-2000020905
  • Application Deadline Date: 02/04/2026
  • Start Date: 16/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Brief Description

The successful applicant will be part of the Business Development Team, supporting applicants through the recruitment process, organising assessment and advisory meetings, and maintaining databases of apprentices and candidates. The apprentice will also support the Business Development Executives with their administration.

Training to be Provided


  • The apprentice will receive training from a workplace mentor and a vocationally competent assessor towards the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

  • In addition, they will complete Functional Skills level 2 in maths and English as part of the apprenticeship, unless evidence of exemption can be provided

  • In addition, along with all college employees, they will undertake continuing professional development activities throughout the year, which will include mandatory training such as Health and Safety, Keeping Children Safe in Education, Safeguarding and Prevent. They will also attend the whole college Staff Development and Staff Welfare days

Future Prospects


  • Completion of this apprenticeship may lead to other more senior administrative posts or a position within the Business Development team in this college or elsewhere

Vacancy Detail


  • Deal with customers in a pleasant and effective manner

  • Work effectively within internal and external networks

  • Contribute to the effective running of the area

  • Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to the overall team

  • Provide support for a range of Business Development activities

  • Use a range of office equipment, making the best use of all available technology

  • Prepare documents and maintain records using the full range of Microsoft Office

  • Maintain manual filing systems as appropriate

  • Answer telephone/s, take accurate messages and forward in a timely manner

  • To follow all college policies and procedures

  • To be responsible for self-development in line with the college’s strategic aims


To carry out any other duties which may arise, which are commensurate with the post and the Conditions of Service.

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