Apprentice Business Administrator

Job Summary

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert Start Date: 09/06/2025

Advert End Date: 22/06/2025 23:59

Salary: National Minimum Wage for Age

Hours per week: 37

Job Category: Apprenticeships

Vacancy ID: 281787

Employment Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Number of posts: 2

Closing date: 22 Jun

Further Information

Are you ready to kickstart your career, earn while you learn, and make a real difference in your community?

Join our Corporate Administration Service as a Business Administration Apprentice and build a strong foundation for your future career.

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we're not just offering you an apprenticeship - we're offering a launchpad for your future. We are a bold, brave, and innovative council, united by our values - working as one team, embracing diversity, delivering on our promises, striving for excellence, and putting our community at the heart of everything we do.

Whether you're just starting out or looking for a fresh direction, our apprenticeships are designed to help you thrive. Every task you take on, every skill you learn, and every idea you share contributes to something bigger - creating better lives for our community.

In this exciting role within the Corporate Administration Service, you'll be at the heart of our organisation, gaining hands-on experience supporting a variety of services undertaking a wide range of administrative tasks. From managing diaries and booking travel to handling emails, updating records, taking minutes of key meetings, and even supporting marketing activities plus many more - no two days will be the same!

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working for our community and has the following qualifications / experience:

• Minimum qualifications of English and Maths at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C or above / Functional Skills Level 2)
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to the full duration of the apprenticeship - showing reliability, motivation, and readiness to balance work and study responsibilities
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills - apprenticeships are designed for those ready to grow through hands-on experience and training. Please outline in your personal statement how you meet this criteria.

What can we offer you?

We offer our apprentices an excellent reward package including:

• A competitive salary while gaining a nationally recognised qualification

We pay our apprentices National Minimum Wage for Age:

• Age 21 and over = £12.21 per hour
• Age 18 to 20 = £10.00 per hour
• Under 18 = £7.55 per hour

• 27 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).
• Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about public service
• Access to mentoring, training, and personal development opportunities
• Discounts at high street and online retailers
• FREE Physiotherapy and Counselling services plus many other Wellbeing benefits.
• A modern office environment along with Hybrid Working options to work part of your week from home following completion of a 6-month probationary period

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sharon McDonald, Corporate Administration Manager on or email: Sharon.McDonald@stockton.gov.uk or Jessica Fitzgerald, Senior Administration Team Leader on or email jessica.fitzgerald@stockton.gov.uk

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Supporting documents

• Apprentice Business Administrator - JD PS KR.pdf (341.79 KB)
• SBC Values and Behaviours Statement - 2025.pdf (330.4 KB)

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• Minimum qualifications of English and Maths at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C or above / Functional Skills Level 2)
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to the full duration of the apprenticeship - showing reliability, motivation, and readiness to balance work and study responsibilities
Willingness to learn and develop new skills - apprenticeships are designed for those ready to grow through hands-on experience and training.Please outline in your personal statement how you meet this criteria.

Are you ready to kickstart your career, earn while you learn, and make a real difference in your community? Join our Corporate Administration Service as a Business Administration Apprentice and build a strong foundation for your future career. At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we're not just offering you an apprenticeship - we're offering a launchpad for your future. We are a bold, brave, and innovative council, united by our values - working as one team, embracing diversity, delivering on our promises, striving for excellence, and putting our community at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a fresh direction, our apprenticeships are designed to help you thrive. Every task you take on, every skill you learn, and every idea you share contributes to something bigger - creating better lives for our community. In this exciting role within the Corporate Administration Service, you'll be at the heart of our organisation, gaining hands-on experience supporting a variety of services undertaking a wide range of administrative tasks. From managing diaries and booking travel to handling emails, updating records, taking minutes of key meetings, and even supporting marketing activities plus many more - no two days will be the same!

What can we offer you? We offer our apprentices an excellent reward package including:
• A competitive salary while gaining a nationally recognised qualification
We pay our apprentices National Minimum Wage for Age: Age 21 and over = £12.21 per hour Age 18 to 20 = £10.00 per hour Under 18 = £7.55 per hour
• 27 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).
• Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about public service
• Access to mentoring, training, and personal development opportunities
• Discounts at high street and online retailers
• FREE Physiotherapy and Counselling services plus many other Wellbeing benefits.
• A modern office environment along with Hybrid Working options to work part of your week from home following completion of a 6-month probationary period