British Army - Business Administrator - HR Specialist apprenticeship

Support our officers and soldiers through administrative support.

Support the chain of command with their decision-making.

Expect global deployment on exercise or operations, or even to an Embassy.

Training:

Step 1 - Basic training will teach you how to be a soldier. This covers everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do a 23-week basic military training course at Harrogate. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.

Step 2 - You have 15 weeks’ of specialist training at Worthy Down, Winchester, where you learn about military personnel and financial administration. You’re trained to use our information systems and will also get your Category B Driving licence (car). Later in your career, you can take recognised qualifications in Business Management and Human Resources. These include apprenticeships and degrees.

Qualifications you could get after training
Level 2 Certificate for Military Personnel Administrators.

Level 3 Diploma for Military Personnel Administrators.

Business Administration Apprenticeship – Level 2 or 3 including Functional Skills in maths, English and IT.

Training is accredited by the Defence Awarding Organisation, Institute of Leadership and Management and Chartered Management Institute, ranging from Levels 4 to 7.

Personal development opportunity to undertake a foundation degree in HR Practice.

Opportunity to apply for accountancy training after qualifying period and selection.

Cat B Driving Licence.
In the case of the AGC(SPS) , Service personnel will start L3 Business Administrator when they begin Initial Trade Training (ITT) and continue their learning during their first assignment.

Training Outcome:

If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer. Members of the British Army are promoted on merit. Work hard, study hard, and you can rise through the ranks.

Employer Description:
Protecting the nation and its dependent territories will always be the British Army's first role. Highly trained soldiers are ready to deploy anywhere at any time to meet a variety of challenges, ranging from support to the Police following a terrorist attack, to specialist capabilities such as bomb disposal and intelligence experts, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, we are always ready to serve. You belong here.

Working Hours :
Total hours per week: 40. Shift and working patterns may vary. Working locations will vary nationally depending on the apprenticeship and working requirements.

Skills:
IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience