Apprentice Business Administrator (Procurement team).

This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to start your career in Business Administration while gaining hands-on experience in a busy procurement team. You’ll support the team with day-to-day admin tasks, help keep supplier information accurate and up to date, and learn how businesses work with external suppliers.

You’ll also attend team meetings, support internal colleagues, and help improve the way processes run, all while developing valuable workplace and professional skills.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting the onboarding of new suppliers and subcontractors by helping manage application and approval processes Keeping supplier records accurate and up to date on company systems Building positive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams Helping check and maintain supplier compliance using external platforms (such as Constructionline and SafeContractor that you'll receive full training on so no prior knowledge expected) Managing a shared inbox and responding to queries about supplier setup, performance, and documentation Supporting the team in bringing supplier information together across different departments Helping improve and organise supplier records so information is easy to find and use Updating internal systems and records accurately Attending procurement team meetings and helping with agendas, notes, and follow-up actions

What you’ll learn & gain from the Apprenticeship:

As part of the Business Administrator apprenticeship, you’ll work towards a nationally recognised qualification while learning key skills, including: How to organise and prioritise your workload in a professional office environment Effective communication skills, including emails, meetings, and working with different teams How to use business systems and digital tools confidently and accurately An understanding of how procurement, suppliers, and supply chains work within a business Problem-solving skills and how to improve processes to make ways of working more efficient Time management, attention to detail, and professionalism in the workplace Knowledge of company policies, data protection, and compliance requirements. You’ll receive structured training, regular support, and mentoring throughout the apprenticeship, helping you build confidence and prepare for future career opportunities in business, administration, or procurement.

This role is ideal for someone who is organised, eager to learn, and motivated to start a long-term career in a professional business environment.

 

Training:

You will get protected study time to undertake your apprenticeship studies and you'll also learn by shadowing and guidance from our experienced team on the job. You will be assigned a personal tutor by the training provider and all learning will be delivered remotely while based at our offices or at home, by one of the country's leading apprenticeship providers.

Training Outcome:

At Dalkia, we are committed to offering as many career pathways as possible. Once qualified, a range of options will be discussed with you, such as working towards procurement qualifications.

Employer Description:
EDF Energy is a British integrated energy company, wholly owned by the French state-owned EDF, with operations spanning electricity generation and the sale of natural gas and electricity to homes and businesses throughout the United Kingdom. Dalkia Facilities Ltd is a subsidiary of EDF Energy Ltd. Everything we do is in service to our clients and their customers. We continuously find new and better ways of working to help our clients overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow. We partner with our clients and are committed to realise their ambitions and deliver solutions to meet their needs. We are upfront, honest and act with integrity. By staying curious and pushing ourselves to find new and better ways of doing things, we’re constantly innovating, creating quality and adding value for our clients at every stage. Join a team that’s serious about quality, support, and growth – where you’re not just a number, but a valued part of the Dalkia mobile division. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 17.15, with 30 minute lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Respectful to all,Great listening skills,Calm under pressure,Time management,Able to prioritise,Punctual,Confident to travel