Business Administration Apprentice

Introduction

Start your career with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service as a Business Administration Apprentice. Working across a range of departments, you'll gain valuable experience, develop new skills and build professional networks. We're looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals ready to learn, grow and make a difference.

About the Employer

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is a highly professional and inclusive organisation serving the communities of Cheshire, Halton and Warrington. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to be themselves.

Our work goes far beyond responding to fires. We respond to a wide range of emergencies including road traffic collisions, flooding, hazardous material incidents, rescues and other situations where our communities need help. We also work proactively to keep people safe through prevention, protection and community safety activities.

The Service operates 28 fire stations, community safety and fire protection offices, a specialist training centre and a joint headquarters facility in Winsford. We work closely with partners across the region to help keep our communities safe.

Our core values are to be inclusive, do the right thing, act with compassion and make a difference. These values underpin everything we do and support the National Fire Chiefs Council Core Code of Ethics.

As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of departments, develop your skills and knowledge, and contribute to an organisation that makes a real difference to local communities every day.

What You'll Do

• Provide administrative support across a range of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service departments.
• Complete a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship qualification with Warrington and Vale Royal College.
• Gain experience through placements in different Service departments, typically rotating every three months.
• Support day-to-day business activities, projects and administrative tasks within different teams.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues across the organisation and learn how teams work together to support the communities of Cheshire, Halton and Warrington.
• Develop skills in communication, organisation, teamwork and problem-solving within a professional working environment.
• Attend college one day per week for a 12-week period from January 2027 as part of the apprenticeship programme.
• Complete apprenticeship coursework, reviews and off-the-job training during dedicated work time.
• Receive guidance, coaching and support from experienced colleagues throughout the apprenticeship.
• Adapt to different teams, priorities and ways of working, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn.
• Take part in additional development opportunities to support personal and professional growth.
• Be responsible for travel to and from college, with expenses covered by the Service.

Training Outcome

The apprentice will be able to apply for permanent roles within the Service after Probation and 6 months' employment have passed.

The Service is committed to supporting career development and progression, with opportunities for further learning, development and advancement across a range of departments.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Flexible

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - at least 2 additional GCSE's - C/4 or above
• Essential - GCSE - English - C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9.00 - 17.00, with flexi system in place.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.