Commercial Apprentice (Business Admin Level 3)
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Company: SHOREHAM PORT AUTHORITY
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Location: Brighton, BN41 1WF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,500.00 per year
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000023631
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Application Deadline Date: 19/04/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm, with an hour for lunch. During term-time you will attend college, one day a week.
Brief Description
Are you curious, ambitious, and excited by the idea of working in a dynamic and thriving port environment? Would you like to learn how a modern port attracts business, manages commercial customers, supports cargo operations, and runs a diverse commercial property estate?
Training to be Provided
We offer a fully funded Level 3 (Business Administration) provided by Chichester College Group (CCG).
Your work schedule will be structured with 4 days a week in the office and 1 day a week attending college/studying remotely (term-time).
Future Prospects
- Completion of Business Administration Level 3 opens several career paths within the fields of business development, customer management, marketing and commercial operations
Vacancy Detail
Shoreham Port is a thriving hub for cargo, commercial tenants, and marine services, welcoming vessels, customers, and partners from around the world every day. From project cargo movements to managing over 150 commercial tenants across our extensive property estate, our Commercial team plays a vital role in shaping the Port’s future.
No two days are the same—this is your chance to be at the heart of a busy, thriving maritime environment learning all aspect of the commercial business side.
As a Commercial Apprentice you will gain hands-on experience, working within a well-established knowledgeable team of commercial and operational experts whilst obtaining a Business Administration Level 3 qualification.
This is a rare opportunity to build a strong foundation in business development, customer management, marketing, and commercial operations, all within one of the South Coast’s most dynamic and community‑focused Trust Ports.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Supporting the Head of Commercial (HoC) with daily customer key account management and updating customer relationship manager system
- Reviewing and reporting on cargo volumes and markets connected to the port.
- Supporting HoC with new cargo quotations and updating new business pipeline.
- Learning from the Operations Management team the types of operation required for each cargo.
• Reviewing and reporting on regional competitor ports and operations – cargo trends and development / innovation.
• Helping to ensure high standards of customer service is achieved with the Ports key accounts and new business enquiries.
• Coordinate customer visits, port tours and meetings.
• Attending commercial business development events as required
• Assisting other members of the Shipping, Customs and Property teams as and when appropriate.
• Opportunity to learn about other different commercial business areas within the port, including our large property commercial portfolio which has over 150 tenants and work with our hospitality venue port kitchen.
• Any other duties as directed by full Commercial team.