Administrative Apprentice

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

Using University IT systems, enter data to relevant databases, ensuring information is checked for errors against source data Solve basic problems that occur on a daily/regular basis, using pre prepared responses or material Make basic decisions regarding work order and daily requirements Follow established ordering and monitoring procedures to ensure adequate stocks of consumables are maintained Arrange meetings as directed for colleagues and visitors Receiving telephone calls/emails and issuing standard guidance or taking messages within prescribed standards Greeting and providing guidance to students/visitors and the giving and receiving of basic information Undertake internal training as required Attend college day release in line with college/training provider attendance policy. Maintain satisfactory progress as per the learning agreement

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

The apprentice will attend the Filton Campus of SGS College to complete the Business Administration Diploma Level 3. 

Training Outcome:

Whilst a permanent role cannot be guaranteed the majority of apprentices gain open ended employment.

Employer Description:

University of Bristol is one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK, ranked 51st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience