Business Administration Apprentice

Introduction

Join MCS as a Business Administration Apprentice, supporting our Programme Team while completing a Level 3 apprenticeship with Warrington & Vale Royal College. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting projects and programme activities while developing valuable business skills at the heart of the renewable energy sector.

About the Employer

MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is the UK’s national quality mark for small-scale renewable technology, such as solar panels and heat pumps. We’re here to set standards and provide protection, giving consumers confidence to invest in renewable technologies to heat and power their homes and small businesses. Working with industry, MCS defines, maintains, and improves quality, by setting standards for low-carbon energy technology products, contractors, and their installations.

Now is an exciting time to join MCS; especially as we have recently launched the redevelopment of the Scheme, which has a greater focus on consumer protections, quality workmanship, and dispute resolution. 2025 was a record-breaking year for the small-scale renewables industry in terms of installation volumes and we look forward to continuing our vital role in driving forward the UK's progress towards Net Zero.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Programme Office
• Help maintain accurate project and programme documentation, records and electronic filing systems
• Update project trackers, action logs, contact lists and other programme information
• Support the organisation of internal and external meetings, workshops and project sessions
• Schedule meetings, coordinate diaries and help ensure attendees have the information they need
• Prepare meeting agendas, papers and supporting documents
• Attend meetings and take clear notes, recording actions and agreed next steps where required
• Follow up agreed actions and help keep project information up to date
• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, spreadsheets and other programme documents
• Gather and collate information from different sources to support projects and programme reporting
• Support the Programme Team with monitoring project milestones and upcoming deadlines
• Help maintain accurate stakeholder and project contact information
• Communicate professionally with people from across MCS and, where appropriate, external stakeholders
• Support workshops, events and stakeholder engagement activities, including practical arrangements and administration
• Use Microsoft Office and other MCS systems to organise, record and present information effectively
• Follow organisational processes for document management, data protection and information security
• Support general administrative activities across the team as priorities change
• Identify simple opportunities to improve administrative processes and ways of working
• Take responsibility for completing apprenticeship learning, assessments and development activities alongside the role
• You will also attend Warrington & Vale Royal College as part of your apprenticeship

Training Outcome

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role such as Programme Administrator, Programme Coordinator or Project Support Officer, depending on business needs and individual performance. The apprenticeship will provide a strong foundation for a future career in business administration, programme support or project management, with valuable experience gained within the renewable energy sector.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - A-C or 4-9
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - A-C or 4-9

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week between 8.00am- 6.00pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE