Business Administration Apprenticeship in Northampton

We’re excited to be working with Transforming Lives Educational Trust (TLET) to recruit a Business Administrator to join their Central Team.

Location: Northampton, NN6 7GZ

The Opportunity: Provide administrative support to the TLET Central Team and its various departments while developing the skills needed for a career in education administration.

What You’ll Do:

• Answer telephone calls, take messages, welcome visitors and direct them to the appropriate member of staff.
• Respond to emails or pass them to the relevant person.
• Photocopy, scan, print and file documents; sort and distribute incoming post and prepare outgoing post.
• Keep paper and electronic filing systems organised and up to date, and enter information accurately onto Trust systems.
• Assist with ordering stationery and office supplies.
• Help prepare meeting rooms and refreshments when required, and support meetings, events and administrative tasks as competence develops.
• Support staff with administrative tasks and produce accurate letters, documents, records, correspondence and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office.
• Keep the office tidy and well organised.
• Use IT systems and handle data effectively, with exposure to relevant financial processes as competence develops.
• Suggest improvements to business processes and support problem-solving activities as skills and confidence develop.
• Communicate professionally, maintain accurate information and files, and demonstrate teamwork and collaborative working.
• Follow Trust policies, including confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding processes.
• Carry out any other reasonable administrative duties requested by the line manager.

What They’re Looking For:

• Friendly and polite manner with good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude, including asking questions when unsure.
• Reliable, punctual and organised, with good attention to detail.
• Able to work as part of a team and develop professional workplace behaviours.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08.00 – 16.00

Pay: Apprentice pay scale, £8 per hour for the first 12 months followed by national minimum wage for your age.

Training to be provided: Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, 17 months plus up to 6 weeks for end-point assessment.

Future Prospects: This apprenticeship could lead to exciting career paths such as: senior administration roles, business support, HR, school office leadership or a Level 4 School Business Manager apprenticeship.

Benefits of the employer:

• Pension
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Access to Blue Light Scheme

Benefits from the training provider:

• Access to TOTUM student discount
• Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling (provided by SCCU Group)

Application closing date: 6th August 2026

Interview Date: 26th August 2026

Note: Applicants must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years immediately prior to the start of the apprenticeship. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not apply.