Business Administration Apprentice – FE
£26,396 per year
12 days until closing
Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026
Type
Fixed Term
Start Date
Negotiable
Experience
Not specified
Visa / Relocation
Not provided
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About the Role
Harlow College is seeking a Business Administration Apprentice to join its Student Support STAR team while completing a Level 3 apprenticeship. This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, offered on a fixed-term contract for 18 to 21 months, with a salary of £26,396 per annum. The successful applicant will start as soon as possible.
The STAR team provides flexible administrative and operational support across the college, including bursary, admissions and reception services. This varied opportunity will enable the apprentice to build practical business administration skills in a busy further education environment while receiving college-funded training.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with administrative processes supporting student onboarding.
Provide appropriate administrative support for safeguarding procedures.
Enter data accurately and help maintain complete, up-to-date records.
Liaise and communicate effectively with teams across the college.
Respond professionally to students, parents and members of the public by telephone and face to face.
Handle detailed and potentially complex information with care and accuracy.
Applicants must hold English and mathematics at a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or equivalent. They should have basic Microsoft Office knowledge, strong attention to detail, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to understand complex information.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK and complete an enhanced DBS check. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What We Offer
College-funded training required for the apprenticeship.
Investment in professional development and opportunities for career progression.
30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata.
College closures at Christmas and Easter.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Blue Light Card eligibility, subject to applicable fees.
Applications close on 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm. CVs will not be accepted, so applicants should complete the required application form in full.
About the School
Harlow College is a further education college based on Velizy Avenue in Harlow, Essex. Serving learners aged 16 to 99, it provides an inclusive environment in which students can develop their knowledge, practical skills and confidence.
The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, and the appointment will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.
Benefits & Perks
About Harlow College
Harlow College is a further education college based in Harlow, Essex, serving learners from age 16 through to adult education. The College supports young people and adults at different stages of their learning and career journeys, with a clear commitment to inclusive opportunity, skills development and positive progression. Its ethos places learners, colleagues and the wider community at the heart of organisational life, supported by professional standards, respectful relationships and a strong focus on safeguarding.
The College’s broad age range, from 16 to 99, gives it a distinctive place within the local education landscape. Its work spans provision for school leavers and adult learners, creating a diverse and dynamic environment for both teaching and professional services teams. Harlow College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects employees, volunteers and trustees to uphold that responsibility through robust practice and appropriate pre-employment checks.
Working at Harlow College offers the opportunity to contribute to an organisation where effective people practices directly support learner success and organisational performance. Staff can expect a collaborative culture, continued professional development and wellbeing support, alongside a generous pension and substantial leave entitlement. Benefits for this role include 35 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave and 15 additional paid days off across Easter and Christmas, helping colleagues maintain a positive balance while developing their careers.
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Use examples to demonstrate accuracy, organisation and attention to detail, including experience gained through education, volunteering or part-time work.
Explain why you want to complete a Level 3 business administration apprenticeship in a further education setting.
Show how you would communicate professionally with students, parents, colleagues and members of the public.
Complete the required application form fully, as CVs will not be accepted.
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