Business Administration Apprentice

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in business administration while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will become an important member of the Social Enterprise Kent team, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our Margate office.

• Be the first point of contact for visitors, providing a warm and professional welcome
• Answer telephone calls, respond to enquiries and direct messages to the appropriate team members
• Maintain a consistent office presence during office opening hours
• Carry out weekly office checks to ensure meeting rooms and workspaces are clean, tidy and well presented
• Monitor office supplies and replenish stock where required
• Receive incoming post and parcels, updating internal tracking systems accurately
• Scan invoices and bills to the finance team and maintain appropriate filing systems
• Ensure office displays, certificates and noticeboards remain current and up to date
• Support the organisation's health & safety procedures by completing weekly office inspections
• Update the health & safety action log with any identified issues and attend monthly health & safety meetings
• Carry out monthly first aid equipment checks to ensure supplies remain compliant
• Support the onboarding of new team members by updating internal records and well-being calendars
• Help coordinate staff well-being activities, including team lunches and Lunch & Learn sessions
• Monitor the shared info@ inbox and forward enquiries to the appropriate colleagues
• Maintain internal resources such as the Cost-of-Living Directory and Christmas Support information
• Provide administrative support for organisational events and projects where appropriate
• Undertake any other administrative duties appropriate to the role

Training

• Business Administrator Level 3
• Monthly online college session

Apprenticeship standard: Business administrator (level 3)

Training provider: EKC GROUP

After your apprenticeship

Potential full-time position.

Working hours

Minimum of 30-hours per week, office hours are Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm (with ½ hour unpaid lunch per day).

30 hours a week

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Possible start date: 30 October 2026

Wage

£12,480 to £19,827.60 a year

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Creative

Qualifications

• GCSE English (grade 4/C), essential
• GCSE Maths (grade 4/C), essential

About the employer

Social Enterprise Kent is an award-winning community organisation, passionate about improving lives and supporting communities in Kent & Medway. We believe in the power of social enterprise to effect positive change in our communities, and the importance of partnership working in all sectors.