Administration Apprenticeship

Programme title: Administration Apprenticeship

Level: 2

Year 1: £15,489
Year 2: £19,701 (upon completion of qualification and performance requirements)
Post apprenticeship: £26,364+ (Band 1 Administrator)

Location: Devonport, Plymouth

Final date to receive applications: 12th March 2026

Programme start date: September 2026

Role : 67794

Our 2-year Administration Apprenticeship is a great way to start building your career in business administration. Based at Devonport Royal Dockyard, you’ll learn how to manage tasks, coordinate projects and support teams that help keep one of the UK’s most complex engineering sites running smoothly.

You’ll support meetings, manage documents, greet visitors, order stationery, arrange travel, update systems, answer the company switchboard, cover the reception desk for one of our busy buildings and attend workshops at City College Plymouth. You will also take part in review sessions to track your progress. The first year includes three shorter placements, each about four months, exploring different parts of the business.

In the second year, you’ll move into a longer placement, focusing on a specific area where you’ll develop coordination, documentation, enquiry handling and day‑to‑day support skills. Additionally, you’ll take part in projects that boost teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills such as charity fundraisers and career fair activities.

As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll study for the Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard through City College Plymouth. Training is delivered through workshops and guided learning sessions that help you apply skills to real work situations. Sessions focus on personal and professional development—confidence building, communication, time management and goal setting. Your qualification combines coursework, practical experience and an End‑Point Assessment.

On completion, you’ll move into a permanent Administrator role in your final placement business area. Your starting salary will be around £26,364, with opportunities to progress further. You may also pursue additional qualifications such as Level 3 Business Administration or project management training. The Babcock Role Framework provides clear career pathways and development opportunities.

• 2 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English.
• Valid passport or provisional/full UK driving licence for Devonport Dockyard entry. If you do not have one, apply in advance.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance, as required for this programme. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels –

• Fully funded Level 2 qualification.
• Personal development training and opportunities.
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share scheme.
• Flexible benefits including cycle‑to‑work scheme and employee shopping savings portal.

You’ll receive real‑world exposure to exciting projects that help you navigate your career goals. You’ll also join the Apprentice Development Programme, which offers digital and face‑to‑face sessions with wellbeing and performance experts. This equips you with the tools to thrive on your programme and beyond.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. We recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Administrative

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom