Business Support Apprentice (Property, Facilities, Procurement & Events)

Introduction

Are you looking to start a career in business? Award winning training provider Realise are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Support Apprentice to join our Business Support team. You will provide high-quality administrative support to the Business Support team, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

About the Employer

We specialise in delivering apprenticeships and adult learning programmes across England. Our programmes include Health and Social Care, Early Years, Management, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Retail, Customer Services, Business Administration, Passenger Transport and Hair. Through our experienced trainers and coaches, we work collaboratively to deliver meaningful training experiences. We are proud to work with a diverse range of employers every day and help make a positive contribution to society and the economy. Realise is a collection of nearly 500 knowledgeable professionals who deliver inspiring and meaningful training programmes. Our people-centred culture helps us inspire over 10,000 learners a year.

What You'll Do

This is a Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship, designed to provide a strong foundation in business administration while supporting the Property, Facilities, Procurement and Events functions across the organisation.

You will develop practical business administration skills while gaining valuable exposure to procurement, property, facilities management and events coordination.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will learn how to maintain accurate records, prepare documentation, organise meetings and travel, communicate with suppliers and colleagues, update business systems and support projects that contribute to the successful operation of our training centres and offices across the UK.

As your confidence and experience grows, you will gain an understanding of how Property, Facilities, Procurement and Events support the wider business, providing an excellent foundation for future career development.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Administration:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Business Support team
• Answer and respond to internal & external enquiries, directing requests where appropriate
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems
• Update spreadsheets, databases and internal systems
• Coordinate diaries, meeting rooms and travel arrangements

Support the team with general administrative duties as required

Procurement Support:

• Assist with raising purchase orders
• Obtain quotations from suppliers
• Maintain supplier records and procurement documentation
• Support contract administration and renewal tracking

Help maintain procurement records and filing systems

Property & Facilities Support:

• Assist with coordinating planned and reactive maintenance
• Schedule contractor visits and maintain maintenance records
• Update property, asset and compliance records
• Support office moves, refurbishments and facilities projects
• Respond to routine facilities administration requests

Events, Travel & Accommodation Support:

• Assist with organising internal meetings and events
• Book meeting rooms, venues and equipment
• Arrange travel and accommodation for colleagues
• Prepare event materials and attendee information
• Maintain booking confirmations and event administration records

Health, Safety & Compliance Administration:

• Maintain statutory compliance records
• Update contractor documentation and certificates
• Support health and safety administration
• Assist with compliance reporting and document management

Training Outcome

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the Business Support team, with future opportunities to develop into Business Support, Procurement, Property, Facilities, Events or Project Coordination roles.

Skills Required

• Administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication Skills
• Customer care skills
• Friendly
• IT skills
• Maths and English
• Number skills
• Team working
• time keeping

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English Language - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Mathematics - 4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED