Business Administrator Apprentice

As our Business Administrator Apprentice, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. As apprentices are part of our Early Careers Programme, there is the expectation you attend the office once a week as a minimum in addition to your study day.

Our opportunities are full time, 37 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone.

World changing work:

From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are.

We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making We’re better together-understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater
We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers

Your world of expertise:

This apprenticeship can offer you the support, training and industry recognised qualifications to get you on the path to a career in Business Administration.

There are two roles available and you will provide administrative support to staff within the Services Directorate or Office of Science & Technology, to ensure effective service provision, management of information, activity monitoring and the effective development and use of resources and tools.

Your key duties:

Collate and maintain accurate data and records on management information including resources, performance, risk and progress against agreed plans, supporting effective management decision making Provide defined clerical and administrative support (such as organising meetings, taking minutes and chasing actions) to support management Monitor and analyse management information and proactively identify emerging issues and variances, to mitigate risk impact and maximise business opportunities Make recommendations for, and lead on, improvements and changes to administrative working practices to enhance service delivery and reduce risk, both locally and through cross-office initiatives Update, coordinate and issue directorate and group level communications, such as responding to correspondence, maintaining and developing internal communication channels and compiling reports, to ensure staff across the organisation are effectively informed Assist with the planning, organisation and delivery of high-profile events and conferences to ensure they run effectively within the resources allocated Develop excellent working relationships with colleagues and external customers, underpinning smooth and efficient service delivery and increased growth

Training:

Business Administrator Level 3.

We would look for you to join us in September 2026 with your apprenticeship training beginning shortly afterwards. You will be managed by a line manager and have a mentor to offer further support. You will have on the job training and in house development opportunities during your apprenticeship. You will have 1 day per week dedicated to your 20% off the job training with the training provider, Exeter College. The training will be delivered predominantly face-to-face, as well as through self-study. Before applying, we recommend you consider if the delivery method suits your learner needs along with whether you feel you are committed to your own development and training as this element forms a significant aspect of a modern apprenticeship. You will have the opportunity to work with a central support team, allowing you to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours in this occupation whilst contributing to Met Office aims.

Training Outcome:

Whilst this is a temporary position for up to 22 months, there is potential for it to develop into a permanent position on successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
We are the Met Office, the national meteorological service for the UK. We provide critical weather services and world-leading climate science, helping people make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. Our services are delivered through exceptional scientific, technological and operational expertise. We have a team of excellent people, working to deliver extraordinary impact, making us one of the most trusted forecasters in the world.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (36.5 hours), working hours TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working