About this role
Are you ready to kickstart your career in business administration while earning and learning at the same time?
If you are, then you might be perfectly suited to our Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship. No previous office experience is needed, just enthusiasm to learn and grow your professional skills.
As an Apprentice Business Administrator, you'll provide essential administrative support that helps our colleagues deliver vital services to the public.
Working within the Highways Contracts Management Group, you'll learn to handle a variety of administrative tasks including managing correspondence, supporting meetings, and developing your IT skills. You'll also gain experience in contract management, event organisation, and customer service while working alongside experienced professionals who are dedicated to your development.
Have the ability to effectively organise own workload
Have the ability to communicate effectively including effective interpersonal skills
Have the ability to work in a team
Have a commitment to personal and professional development
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
This apprenticeship offers something truly special – the chance to earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification alongside real work experience. You'll be supported by experienced professionals who are genuinely invested in your success, with structured learning that sets you up for a rewarding career in administration.
"I started as an apprentice and wouldn't be where I am today without East Sussex. I've been given opportunities and have been really well supported by my management team and colleagues." – Peter, Contract and Commercial Supervisor
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Other facts
About East Sussex County Council
East Sussex County Council is a local authority who deliver vital community services to over half a million people, residents, businesses and visitors in East Sussex.
As an employer we offer a diverse and rewarding range of career opportunities. If you came to work for East Sussex County Council, your chosen pathway could involve work that directly influences the education, social, mental, financial, and physical wellbeing of our residents and shapes the environment within which they live, or you might make your mark within one of the essential functions that supports the delivery of these services.
• Adult Social Care and Health – provide social care services for residents over 16, including residential care and sensory care services. It also has the public health remit.
• Governance Services – provides overall governance aspects of the council including legal and constitutional arrangements.
• Children’s Services – provide social care for people under 16, state education and other childcare services.
• Business Services – responsible for managing our finances, IT, human resources, procurement and property.
• Communities, Economy and Transport – responsible for community services such as libraries and registrars, customer access/services, roads, transport planning, economy and the East Sussex environment.
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What you'll do
- As an Apprentice Business Administrator, you'll provide essential administrative support to help colleagues deliver vital services. You'll handle tasks such as managing correspondence, supporting meetings, and developing IT skills.
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