Business Administration Apprentice
University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health & Primary Care - Primary Care Unit, Saffron Walden, Essex
Business Administration Apprentice
£20,058 a year
University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health & Primary Care - Primary Care Unit, Saffron Walden, Essex
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 29 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 06-09-2026 (In 31 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Saffron Walden, Essex
Full Job Description
Introduction
The Primary Care Unit within the University of Cambridge are seeking to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to join our professional services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced staff to gain practical experience in a busy academic research environment.
About the Employer
The Primary Care Unit is a unit within the Department of Public Health & Primary Care, which sits within the School of Clinical Medicine.
The School of Clinical Medicine is one of the Schools within the University of Cambridge. The School of Clinical Medicine is a vibrant and dynamic hub of clinical medical education and research excellence.
The University of Cambridge is consistently ranked one of the best universities in the world, achieving academic excellence through its Faculties, Departments and other Institutions, together with the 31 Colleges.
What You'll Do
Key responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the PCU Administrator, PCU Operations Manager, and the wider PCU team.
- Assist with day-to-day enquiries and general office management across both sites.
- Act as the first point of contact for the reception team, assisting with post, parcel, and visitor enquiries.
- Monitor and respond to the shared email inbox, escalating enquiries to the PCU Administrator or PCU Operations Manager as appropriate.
- Support the management of room bookings within the PCU.
- Prepare meeting rooms in the required layout and set up audio-visual equipment across both sites.
- Arrange travel and accommodation for PCU members and visitors.
- Provide diary management support for key stakeholders.
- Process purchases via the CUFS system.
- Reconcile invoices using the SoftCo system.
- Onboard new claimants and arrange payment of expense claims through SAP Concur.
- Organise catering, arrange payment, and coordinate delivery for PCU meetings and events.
- Monitor and maintain PCU stationery and catering supplies.
- Work alongside the PCU Administrator to prepare workstations and support inductions for new starters.
- Assist the PCU Administrator and PCU Operations Manager in maintaining Teams channels and updating relevant processes and documentation.
Training Outcome
Possibility of employment upon completion of apprenticeship or assistance with seeking employment with the University after.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - Grade 4/C and above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - Grade 4/C and above
Course Information
Course: Business administrator (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Business and administration
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday (times of work will be notified to you by the institution).
Expected Duration: 1 Year 8 Months
Training Provider: CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE