Hartree 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: Hartree Centre Sci-Tech Daresbury Keckwick Warrington WA4 4AD
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd February 2026
Interview Date: Feb 2026 / Mar 2026
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an organised enthusiastic individual looking to build a great foundation in business administration

Do you want to gain real-world experience supporting world-leading science and technology projects

Join the Hartree Centre part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and take your first step towards an exciting and rewarding career.

As an apprentice youll combine formal training with hands-on experience developing the technical and professional skills that will set you up for success in any career path.

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 Hartree Business Support team at the STFC

At the Hartree Centre we use supercomputing data science and AI to tackle real-world problems. As a Business Administration Apprentice youll join a small friendly and experienced Hartree Business Support team that keeps the Hartree Centre running efficiently. Youll gain valuable insight into how large-scale research organisations operate from managing meetings and events to supporting recruitment travel and project coordination.

Youll also have the opportunity to shadow other departments within the Professional Services team ie; Project Management Impact & Communications Training Business & Stakeholder Engagement to enhance your understanding of how everyones role compliments the smooth running of the Hartree Centre.

Link to Hartree Centre intro video:Welcome to the Hartree Centre

Link to Hartree Centres LinkedIn page:STFC Hartree Centre LinkedIn

Qualifications Gained

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Business administrator

What Youll Learn

• Effective business administration and organisational techniques
• Professional communication and teamwork
• Using business software and digital tools confidently (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
• Problem-solving time management and prioritisation skills
• Understanding organisational policies and compliance requirements
• Event and meeting coordination
• Insight into how science and technology organisations operate

Training Provider

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

Delivery - Instructor-led virtual learning online self-study and 10 days of in-person training in the college

What Youll Be Doing Day-to-day responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the Hartree Centre including procurement travel bookings diary management and meeting coordination.
• Deliver secretariat services for internal meetings including minute-taking and action tracking using Microsoft Word Teams and SharePoint.
• Maintain internal records such as staff databases and organisational charts.
• Support recruitment processes track applicants coordinate interviews and help onboard new team members.
• Organise internal and external company visits and events.
• Attend & support external events.
• Prepare professional documentation such as emails letters reports and presentations.
• Meet and greet a wide range of staff and external visitors ensuring a professional and friendly welcome.
• Arrange national and international travel for staff.

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 (I)
• Confident using a computer especially tools like Word Excel and Outlook (S&I)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (S&I)
• Good at keeping things on track and getting tasks done on time (S&I)
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach (S&I)
• A team player whos also confident working independently (S&I)
• Willing to travel occasionally for training or work purposes (S&I)
• A genuine interest in science technology or engineering and the work of STFC (S&I)

Important Information

• To complete the apprenticeship you will need to evidence 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 complete an 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!