Business Administration Apprenticeship at LMP Group

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship - Kinver High School (Invictus Education Trust) 

About the Employer

We are a Multi-Academy Trust comprising six secondary schools and one primary school, located across the Dudley and Staffordshire area. Our Trust is committed to providing high-quality education, fostering collaboration between schools, and ensuring that every pupil has the opportunity to reach their full potential

About the role

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, 37 hours per week, Term-time only 
• Wage: £7.55 per hour 
• Location: 8 Enville Rd, Kinver, Stourbridge DY7 6AA

• Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Business Administration 
• Duration: 16 months

Overview of the role

This role provides high-quality administrative support to the Executive Assistant and Executive Team, contributing to the smooth running of Trust-wide operations, events, and innovation projects. The apprentice will work closely with the Executive Assistant to support executive-level functions, including diary management, event coordination, innovation delivery, and administrative workflows. This apprenticeship offers a structured learning pathway, combining practical experience with formal training in business administration, while supporting the Trust’s strategic goals in innovation, inclusion, and operational excellence.

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will gain practical experience in a variety of administrative tasks while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will support the Trust-wide administration function and work closely with the Executive Assistant, gaining insight into high-level executive administration and strategic planning. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to start a career in education administration or executive support within the public sector.

Key responsibilities: 

• Assist the Executive Assistant with diary management, meeting coordination, and travel bookings.
• Prepare and format documents, reports, and presentations to a professional standard.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and correspondence logs.
• Support internal communications and information flow across departments.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications (emails, phone calls, letters).
• Greet visitors and respond to routine enquiries from students, parents, and staff.
• Draft emails, letters, reports, and professional correspondence under the guidance of the Executive Assistant or senior leaders.
• Help maintain internal systems, databases, and records.
• Assist in processing invoices, expenses, and purchase orders.
  
• Support event planning, travel booking, and team coordination tasks.
• Provide administrative assistance for innovation initiatives.
• Help coordinate project timelines, collate updates, and support stakeholder communications.
• Utilise Trust-approved digital tools and platforms including, but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, or any other systems adopted in the future to manage tasks and workflows.
• Learn to use Trust platforms for document management, scheduling, and communication.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Any other reasonable requests relevant to the role, as directed by the Executive Assistant or senior leaders.

Apprenticeship Summary:

• You will work towards your Level 3 Business Administrator qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
• Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
  
• All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
• An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

About the Candidate 

Skills & Personal Qualities Required:

• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or equivalent computer systems
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Resilient and patient 
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn

Qualifications Required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential

Apprenticeship Overview

The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.

• Milestone 1. The Organisation - (Aims, Values, Policy)
  
• Milestone 2. IT Skills - (Systems, Record and document production, Financial processes and Professionalism and productivity).
  
• Milestone 3. Communication – (Verbal, Digital, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Integrity and Productivity)
  
• Milestone 4. Continuous Improvement – (Processes, Coaching and Developing others, Decision Making, Quality and Responsibility).
  
• Milestone 5. Project Management – (Project Lifecycle, business fundamentals: Finance, Change, PESTLE, leading a project).
  
• Milestone 6. Preparation for End Point Assessment

Next steps & Pre-employment checks

• (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
• Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

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