Apprentice - Business Administration

Apprenticeship Payscale £280 per week to £455 per week from 01 April 2025 see other documentation for full information
37 Hours Per week (Full time)
Closing Date: 12:00, Tuesday 28 October 2025
Casual

Are you ready to kickstart your career in a dynamic and supportive public sector environment? Do you have a passion for organisation, communication, and making a real difference in your community? If so, we want to hear from you! 

 

About the role:  

As our new Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll be an integral part of the Corporate Assets and Property Team, helping to manage and maintain the council’s property portfolio. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a wide range of administrative tasks, including: 

  

  • Provide administrative support across the Corporate Assets & Property Team, including managing invoices, correspondence, and meeting bookings 

  • Maintain digital systems such as SharePoint, service inboxes, and asset planners to ensure smooth operations 

  • Assist with estate management tasks including drafting letters, conducting land registry searches, and issuing building access cards 

  • Support customer service by handling enquiries via phone, email, post, and face-to-face interactions 

  • Help monitor stock levels, update website content, and contribute to car parking and signage duties 

 

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and support you throughout your apprenticeship, helping you develop the skills and confidence to thrive in a business administration career. 

What you will learn: 

You’ll study towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification, gaining valuable knowledge in areas such as project management, communication, IT systems, and business processes. Your learning will be fully funded, and you’ll have dedicated time to focus on your studies. 

About you:  

We’re looking for someone who is: 

  •  Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn 

  • Organised with good attention to detail 

  • A strong communicator with a positive attitude 

  • Comfortable using IT systems (training provided) 

  • Committed to completing their apprenticeship and growing professionally 

No prior experience is needed — just a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in public service and property management.  

Why join us? 

Working for Melton Borough Council means you are joining a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We provide an excellent range of benefits and family friendly working policies with agile working arrangements which enables multi-site and home working, a generous leave entitlement, a full week off at Christmas, access to the Local Authority Pension Scheme and a clear commitment to your continued professional development. 

 If you want the opportunity to grown and progress in an environment and team that help shape the future of our local community then we look forward to hearing from you. 

If after reading the Job description and personal specification you wish to have an informal chat or need more information, please contact:

Corrine Kennedy -

Email: ckennedy@melton.gov.uk 

Closes: 12 noon, Tuesday 28 October 2025

Interview Date: Monday 3 November 2025.