Apprentice Business Development Assistant

  • Company: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
  • Location: Peterborough, PE7 3WY
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £14,560.00 per year
  • Sector: Business and administration
  • Ref: NAS-2000027527
  • Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
  • Start Date: 01/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, no weekends. Working hours TBC

Brief Description

Your role will centre around client engagement and sales development, building strong relationships, and driving sales growth. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear, confident, and empathetic communication skills.

Training to be Provided

Business Administrator Level 3.


PDT is a training provider and therefore the training will take place on site at your place of work. 

Future Prospects

Once the Business Administration course has been completed there is a progression to be able to complete other courses if they suit your role. 

Vacancy Detail

Business Development & Sales:



  • Support ongoing business development and sales initiatives
    Identify, qualify, and assist in closing new business opportunities

  • Arrange and attend B2B meetings

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners

  • Support and lead presentations, meetings, and negotiations with key stakeholders

  • Identify opportunities for upselling and client retention


Events & Networking:



  • Assist with planning, coordinating, and attending events

  • Attend and network at in-person industry and client events

  • Represent PDT professionally at external events


Social Media & Marketing:



  • Support the planning, creation, and scheduling of content across PDT’s social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn and other relevant channels)

  • Assist with writing engaging posts, promotional content, and marketing copy aligned with PDT’s brand and tone of voice

  • Help promote apprenticeships, training programmes, events, and company updates through digital channels

  • Monitor social media engagement and assist in reporting on performance and reach

  • Support basic marketing campaigns to generate leads and increase brand awareness

  • Maintain and update marketing materials, presentations, and digital assets

  • Support market research activities to identify trends, audience needs, and opportunities for growth


Administration & Learning:



  • Assist with administrative tasks related to business development and marketing

  • Maintain accurate records of client interactions and marketing activity

  • Complete all required learning, coursework, and assessments for the Business Administration Level 3 qualification

Other Information

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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