Business Administrator Apprentice

Provide administrative support to staff working within designated teams Inputting and maintaining of designated business databases including that of funders Understanding of the Departmental projects and internal processes to offer support when required General typing including use of office and outlook software plus use of inhouse Abler database Raising purchase orders on behalf of the Foundation of Light Monitoring and ordering of resources and maintaining stock inventory Process forms including ticket requests, petty cash requests, signed item requests etc Support with daily incoming and outgoing post including mail outs Contact with participants including phone calls, emails and letters Photocopying, binding, laminating, as required Maintaining storage using Share point centralised online facility Online facility and room bookings both internal and external Assist with event preparation and volunteer for appropriate events and marketing of programmes Answering the telephone, taking messages and supporting the wider Business Administration with soccer course bookings via Abler online system Work across the wider teams as required Undertake training on reception duties and use of inhouse booking systems Awareness of Safeguarding

Training:
All training to take place in the workplace

Training Outcome:
Possibility of full time employment upon completion

Employer Description:
The Foundation of Light are the registered charity of Sunderland Football Club. Based at their award-winning facility the Beacon of Light. Outreach sites in Sunderland, South Tyneside, and County Durham. The Foundation of Light have grown to become one of the most pioneering sports charities in its field, winning multiple awards for our groundbreaking sports, health, community, and education programmes, delivered by our passionate, dedicated and highly skilled team. We are financially independent from the Sunderland Football Club, raising over £4 million each year through donations, grants, contracts, and trading activities. The Foundation collaborates with partners, such as local authorities, higher education and housing associations, taking a lead role in delivering projects to benefit our communities and tackle some of society’s biggest challenges

Working Hours :
09.00 - 17.00, one hour lunch. Days to be confirmed.

Skills:
Commited,Communication skills,IT skills,Positive ,Punctual and reliable ,Self-motivated ,Teamwork


  • Location: Beacon of Light Stadium Park Sunderland SR5 1SN
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
  • Posted: 05-Jan-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk