Apprentice Business Administration Level 3

Are you looking to build your skills? East Sussex County Council Education Division within Children’s Services is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a fixed term Business Administrator Level 3 Apprentice.

This is  a great opportunity to begin your career in business administration while supporting services that make a real difference to children, young people, and families across  East Sussex.

As a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprentice , you will be based within the Specialist Teaching Services Team, based at either St Mary’s House, Eastbourne, or Cavendish House, Hastings.

You will provide administrative support across a range of service areas, gaining valuable insight into the Education Division while developing practical skills in a professional working environment.

Apprenticeships are an excellent way to start your career, allowing you to learn and train while working alongside experienced colleagues and developing job‑specific skills. You will be assigned an apprenticeship coach and be supported day‑to‑day by a workplace mentor or supervisor.

During the apprenticeship you will build strong administrative skills, and work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, all while contributing to services that help children and young people thrive. We are committed to supporting career progression, and the diversity of work offers excellent scope for personal and professional growth.

In this role, you will learn to provide day‑to‑day administrative support including filing, photocopying, mail handling and information updates. You'll use Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel confidently as part of your daily work and handle telephone and email enquiries professionally. Tasks will include preparing correspondence, reports and accurate data entry across Council systems. You will support meetings and events, including diary coordination, minute‑taking and planning, and will assist with financial processes such as petty cash, invoice processing and maintaining records. This is an opportunity to develop problem‑solving skills to help staff, customers and partner agencies, and learn to manage your time effectively while completing your Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is organised and able to manage their own workload
• Is an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Has working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Is accurate, attentive to detail and able to work as part of a team
• Is motivated to learn and committed to personal development

Required qualifications

• Maths and English at RQF Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent)

N.B. For the purposes of enrolment on to the apprenticeship training course, we cannot accept applications from candidates with a qualification equal to or above in a related subject, or with more than 12-24 months of work experience in an administration role. 

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. 

Please state the preferred work base in your application.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 12 August 2026 and will be in the form of a face-to-face interview, followed by a task. This will be at  Eastbourne Teaching and Learning Centre, 9 Park Lane, Eastbourne, BN21 2UU. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

Why ESCC?

• Earn a salary while completing a nationally recognised qualification
• Supportive managers and colleagues
• A welcoming workplace that values inclusion and wellbeing
• Excellent employee benefits including annual leave and development opportunities
• We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. 

More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Amanda White, Business Support Officer, Specialist Teaching Service, Education Division amanda.whitecs@eastsussex.gov.uk  

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