Business Administration Apprenticeship (24-month)

• What will I be doing?

  Your role involves 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. Placements will help you develop admin, communication, and interpersonal skills, gaining confidence in dealing with stakeholders. This diverse experience equips you to work effectively across teams while growing professionally.

• What do I need to consider?

  This role suits those interested in secretarial/admin work with strong organizational and communication skills. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Sellafield Ltd, gaining insight into various departments in a supportive environment. You must adapt to feedback and quick changes. In the final six months of your apprenticeship, an independent assessment will test your knowledge, skills, and behaviours, ensuring you meet Apprenticeship standards.

• Where will my training be delivered?

  When your training commences you will be based either on the Sellafield site or in one of its offices in Whitehaven or Workington. Risley Business Administration apprentices will be based at Hinton House, Warrington. Your college studies will be carried out by a local training provider.

• What qualifications will I obtain?

  ST0070 Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Level 3)

  Award for Nuclear Industry Awareness (ANIA) Level 2 Qualification

  *Specific qualifications are subject to change and replaced with an equivalent.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Minimum of 3 GCSEs Grade 4 (Grade C) in Mathematics, English Language & 1 Science/Engineering subject OR ICT subject (Business Studies, ICT Level 2, BTEC Level 2, Higher ECDL or similar)

  Functional Skills Level 2 will also be considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (Grade C). Other equivalent qualifications may be considered.

• Additional Requirements

  Successful candidates will be required to achieve appropriate security and medical clearances; these will be instigated on receiving a conditional offer of employment.

• What can I expect to earn?

  Year 1* – £21,260

  Year 2* – £21,960

  21 years plus* – £26,413

April
Business Admin Apprentice

How did your background play a role in choosing this particular programme?

This was a mid-career change for me as an older apprentice who had already worked different roles, such as; Early years practitioner, customer service desk, TA in the early years and a cleaner. I knew I wanted to develop my career and be able to work towards goals that I set myself; the business admin scheme seemed the perfect way to do that.

What key skills have you developed during your time at Sellafield?

I have developed my confidence massively since starting my apprenticeship, I feel more comfortable speaking to multiple different people and getting involved in different things in work. My time management has improved, and I am able to balance my work life and home life well. Computer skills have improved as well, I use multiple different IT programmes daily. Balancing different tasks and working on prioritising is a skill I am developing currently.