Data Administrator Apprentice

Wage: £15,808 to £25,114.96, depending on your age
Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday.
Start date: Friday 1 May 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

Business Administrator Apprentice.

Location: RNAS Culdrose, TR12 7RH.Salary: £20,313.20 plus excellent benefitsSchedule:  18 Months/ FT/38 hours.

Apprenticeship Qualification: L3 Business Admin.

Wage £15,808 to £25,114.96, depending on your age National Minimum Wage Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Business administrator (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday. 38 hours a week Start date Friday 1 May 2026 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

What you’ll do as a Business Administrator Apprentice

You’ll be entrusted to:

Welcome visitors, issue passes and access cards, and provide on-site induction Organise meeting rooms, including arranging refreshments when needed Monitor and restock office supplies such as stationery, beverages, cleaning materials and printer consumables Support onboarding processes for new colleagues Enter timesheets for colleagues across the site Process and administer purchase orders, invoices and vendor information Manage incoming and outgoing post and use a corporate credit card for purchasing when required

Where you'll work

R N A S Culdrose, H M S SeahawkHelstonTR12 7RH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

What you'll learn

Course contents Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingPatience

About this employer

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

After this apprenticeship

Level 3 business admin qualification