Business Administration Apprentice

Birmingham City Council

Business Administration Apprentice

£21722

Birmingham City Council, Acocks Green, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 5 days ago, 13 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1d240c0e59c54526a32d8c81ab29f2b7

Full Job Description

  • to gain overall experience within a busy school office environment

  • welcome parents, staff, students and visitors to the school and operate the friendly 'Open Door' policy

  • to provide a professional and efficient front of house service to all visitors and stakeholders within the community and wider areas

  • to successfully carry out the full range of duties as a Business Administration Apprentice (answer calls, emails, filing, post distribution etc.)

  • to be a member of the wider administration team and to contribute to the development of whole-school administration and to assist with its delivery


  • About our Academy

    The greatest strength of our academy is our learners who are often praised for their creativity, musical talents, artistic performances and the respect they have for one another. Learners generally understand the importance of learning, value their academy and are proud to be part of it.

    Ninestiles has a very reflective teaching body, who welcome feedback from parents, careers and learners to secure the needs of all learners. The academy has a wide and varied curriculum, learners have access to an impressive range of sporting and extracurricular activities with well over sixty enrichment opportunities offered after academy. There is a strong culture of safeguarding and colleagues work positively with the leadership team to ensure learners are kept safe. The leadership team of Ninestiles is progressive and has the vision, drive and support to lead the academy on a journey of excellence, with colleagues that have a passion for teaching and learning.

    This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

    Training for this qualification will be provided by SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Tuition is delivered in the workplace and bespoke to the role. Business Administration Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship normally takes 18 months practical with an additional 2-month End Point Assessment period. Qualifications needed are Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.

    There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
  • A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.

  • An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.

  • A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.

  • A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.

  • A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.


  • We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

    We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

    We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth.

    These include access to
  • employee assistance programme

  • high quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression

  • wellbeing advocates

  • lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme

  • health protection scheme alongside flu jab and eyecare vouchers

  • generous employer pension schemes

  • excellent holiday entitlement


  • Interviews to be held shortly after the closing date., In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.