Business Development Administrator Apprentice
Cheshire College - South & West
Apprenticeship summary
The successful applicant with 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.
Closing date: January 6, 2026
Advanced
- 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.
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.
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.
Employer
Cheshire College - South & West
Cheshire College South & West is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, offering exciting opportunities for its 600 staff, 12,000 students and 1,800 Apprentices, who all have access to the contemporary environments at our modern campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is a key driver in the regeneration of the region, providing innovative approaches to teaching and vocational learning and an exceptional workplace. Staff will receive a range of benefits, proven by our commitment to the Investors in People standard.
Training
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Apprenticeship standard:Business administrator (level 3)
