Business Administration Apprenticeship – Level 3

What is the Business Administration apprenticeship?

Our Business Administration apprenticeship is a Level 3, 24-month programme designed to develop core administrative and organisational skills while supporting key business functions at Sellafield Ltd.

As a Business Administration apprentice, you’ll join our teams who provide quality support to various departments and management teams across the Sellafield Ltd enterprise, within a variety of departments.

Your tasks will include diary management, arranging meetings/events, taking notes, and providing admin support. You may act as a senior manager’s secretary, assist with document control, HR tasks (e.g. payroll, recruitment), and people-related processes. During your apprenticeship you’ll develop admin, communication, and interpersonal skills, helping you to gain confidence in dealing with stakeholders.

This apprenticeship suits those interested in secretarial/admin work with strong organisational and communication skills. It’s a great chance to meet new people, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Sellafield Ltd and get to experience a variety of departments while working in a supportive environment.

Apprenticeships are focused around learning, so it’s important you’re eager to learn and open to receiving feedback while being able to adapt to change well. You’ll complete 3 different placements across different departments, giving you the chance to build your portfolio of skills and discover what area of the business might interest you in the future.

In the final six months of your apprenticeship, an independent assessment will test your knowledge, skills, and behaviours, ensuring you meet the apprenticeship standards required for your formal qualification.

Your placements will be based at the Sellafield Site or at any of our satellite offices around West Cumbria, so its important you’re able to make arrangements to attend any of these locations.

You’ll develop of variety of administration skills that will set you up for success in your career. These skills include but are not limited to:

• Continuous Learning
• Customer Service
• Database Management
• Data Entry & Record Keeping
• Document Management
• Email & Correspondence Handling

  In addition, you’ll achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 apprenticeship: ST0070 Business Administrator

  What you’ll need to apply

  We’re looking for applicants who already have a good level of:

  • Communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Basic proficiency of Microsoft Office

  The qualifications you’ll need to have, or be predicted:

  • 3 GCSEs Grade 4 (Grade
    
    C) in Mathematics, English Language & 1 Science/Engineering subject or ICT subject
  • Comparable qualifications approved by Ofqual may be considered equivalent to GSCE grade 4 (Grade
    
    C)

  If you’ve studied in Scotland:

  • 3 National 5s at C or above including English and Maths (excluding Application of Maths), 1 Science/Engineering OR ICT subject.
  • Comparable qualifications approved by Ofqual may be considered equivalent to GSCE grade 4 (Grade
    
    C)

  Please be aware that this role is subject to achieving security clearance. This role requires higher level of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the level of clearance you’re able to achieve.

  How to apply
  
  & what to expect
  • Final date to receive applications: 15th February 2026
  • Assessment:
    You will be issued an assessment to complete, the date you receive this will depend on when you apply. You will be given a deadline to complete this.
  • National Apprenticeship Week: 9th – 15th February 2026
  • In-Person Assessment Centre:
    Wednesday 25th March 2026
  • Conditional Offers issued between April & May 2026
  • Upon receiving an offer, you’ll be invited to attend a skills scan, this is a pre-requirement for your apprenticeship and will take place between May and July, you will be notified of the date upon receiving your conditional offer.
  • Expected
    
    Start Date:
    
    21st September 2026

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