Advanced Business Administration Apprenticeship
Buckinghamshire County CouncilExpected closing date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Undertake an 18-month Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.
- Earn £15,392 per year, working 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday).
- Gain practical experience in business administration, including data input, record keeping, and customer communication.
- Study time provided during the working week; no evening or weekend study required.
- Applications close on 2026-12-01.
About the Role
You will learn to use various systems and applications including Uniform (for planning applications), Exacom (for CIL and s106 legal agreements), and Microsoft Office for data summarisation and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Measure plans to calculate Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
- Input data into Exacom, including information from CIL forms and s106 agreements, under guidance.
- Request information from developers and respond to emails.
- Review CIL forms to ensure developers have provided all necessary information.
- Assist CIL officers with checking information across different systems.
- Maintain accurate records, including updating documentation and databases.
Developing Skills:
- Record and analyse data to identify key facts and trends.
- Communicate with customers and colleagues face-to-face, by phone, or via MS Teams.
- Learn and apply project management principles and tools for scoping, planning, monitoring, and reporting.
- Produce accurate records and documents, such as emails, letters, files, payments, and reports.
Training
You will study for the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship throughout your employment. Time off will be provided during the working week for study and assessments, meaning no evening or weekend study is required.
What Happens at the End
This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship, typically around 18 months for Level 3. While a permanent position cannot be guaranteed, this role offers valuable experience in business administration to enhance future employment prospects.
Skills Required:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Initiative
Qualifications Required:
- GCSE English (Grade A-C/4-9) - essential
- GCSE Maths (Grade A-C/4-9) - essential
Key Details:
- Wage: £15,392 a year
- Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- Location: At least 2 days a week in the office, with remote working available at other times.
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start Date: 2027-01-04
- Closing Date: 2026-12-01
- Apprenticeship Standard: Business administrator (level 3)
- Training Provider: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Company Benefits:
- Paid holiday package
- Pension scheme
- 50% off Arriva bus travel
- A range of restaurant, shop & gym discounts
- Opportunity to apply for a TOTEM Card (formerly NUS Extra card)