Business Administrator Apprentice

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Salary: 19514 per annum(rising annually throughout the apprenticeship)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term 24 months
Hours: Full-time 37 hours
Location: Daresbury Keckwick Lane Warrington WA4 4AD
Closing Date: 2nd February 2026
Interview Date: Feb 2026 / Mar 2026
Start Date: September 2026

Ready to launch your journey into the world of business Join us as a Business Administration Apprentice and learn the skills that keep modern organisations running smoothly. From planning meetings and supporting teams to sorting travel and keeping things organised youll be right at the centre of the action.

This is your chance to earn while you learn working towards a recognised qualification with a friendly supportive team that values creativity initiative and growth.

If youre organised curious and ready to make things happen we want to hear from you!

About an Apprenticeship at STFC

Were looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to develop their skills through formal training and hands-on experience. As an apprentice youll gain real-world experience build technical and professional skills and contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in a dynamic supportive environment.

Youll be fully supported throughout the programme with regular check-ins from a dedicated Apprenticeship Coordinator structured training practical experience and mentorship from industry professionals. Plus youll have access to workshops a peer network and career development support helping you feel confident and prepared for new challenges.

Why join the ASTeC team at STFC

At ASTeC (Accelerator Science and Technology Centre)were not just about sciencewere about shaping the future. Our work helps power ground-breaking research in everything from clean energy to healthcare and space exploration.

When you join usyoull be part of a teamthats curiouscreative and passionate about making a real work alongside experts who love to share their knowledge and support your growth every step of the way. With access to world-class facilities amazingpeople and endless opportunities to learnASTeC is the perfect place to kickstart your career in business.

Qualifications gained

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship : https://sk Learn

• To understand the organisation and its structure

• The importance of following lawsregulations and policies

• To produceaccurate records and documents

• To communicate well through different methods

• To use relevant project management tools

• To make effective decisions

• To complete tasks to a high standard managing priorities and time

• To build positive relationships within a team and across the organisation

• IT skills to fulfil the role

Training provider

Warrington and Vale Royal College - Business Apprenticeship Warrington & Vale Royal College

• Block release - 1 day at college per week for 12 weeks

• Monthly assessor meetings - workplace visits or online

WhatYoull Be Doing Day-to-dayresponsibilities

• Building and maintaining relationships with staff through regular communication in a business environment
• Shared responsibility for public inboxes including replying in a timely manner answering queries maintaining accurate and easily accessible records
• Supporting the team with the set-up and delivery of on-site and off-site events
• Booking travel and accommodation
• Provide administrative support for meetings. This involves preparing agendas taking minutes & tracking action items
• Provide general administrative support as required contributing to the smooth running of daily operations

Entry Requirements

The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S) Interview (I) or both (S&I).

We are looking for the following:

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) (S)
• An awareness of basic health and safety (I)
• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn both in the workplace and through formal training (S&I)
• Confident using a computer especially tools like Word Excel and Outlook (S&I)
• Good at keeping things on track and getting tasks done on time (I)
• Friendly approachable and ready to help customers and colleagues (S&I)
• Listens carefully explains things clearly and makes people feel valued/heard/understood (I)

Important Information

• To complete the apprenticeship you will need toevidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English. For those sitting their GSCEs in Summer 2026 we would need evidence of your predicted grades.

• When applying for an apprenticeship there is a set residency eligibility criteria that must be met by the applicant. To check your eligibility please click here.

• The training provider will also ask you to completean initial assessment during the application process. If you already have a qualification in this subject area or similar please include as an attachment your transcript outlining the grade/s achieved and modules covered. By applying for this apprenticeship you are giving permission for your details to be shared with the relevant training provider.

We will be in touch after the closing date however please reach out on if you have any questions.

Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Employee Benefits

• Your salary will increase annually as you progress through your apprenticeship in line with policy.
• 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).
• Flexible working hours.
• An excellent defined average salary pension scheme.
• Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme.

For a list of our full benefits please visithere.

As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: to apply

Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.

Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together our scientists technologists engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.

What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europes largest research organisations by your side Join us and discover whats possible!