Business Administration Apprentice

Level: 3


Employer: Redbrick Academy


Location: CHAMBERS BUSINESS CENTRE

Redbrick Academy is looking for a motivated Business Administration Apprentice to support admin, customer service, and social media in their busy Oldham office. You’ll gain hands-on experience in administration, digital communication, and business operations while working towards a recognised qualification.

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Expected start date: 16/02/2026

Hours per week: 35 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

As a Business Administration Apprentice at Redbrick Academy, you will support daily office operations and help promote the academy through effective digital communication and social media content.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Administration Duties

  • Handling telephone and email enquiries from parents, learners and partners
  • Managing bookings, timetables and attendance records
  • Preparing documents, letters and reports as required
  • Maintaining accurate learner records and updating internal systems
  • Supporting enrolment, registration and paperwork processing
  • Filing, photocopying, scanning and general office organisation
  • Supporting staff with administrative and operational needs

Social Media & Marketing Support

  • Assisting with creating and scheduling posts for Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
  • Monitoring and responding to messages and comments professionally
  • Helping produce engaging content (photos, short videos, updates)
  • Supporting the promotion of courses, success stories and academy updates
  • Tracking engagement and supporting digital campaigns

This is a varied and fast-paced role ideal for a confident, creative and organised individual who enjoys working both in an office environment and with digital platforms.

About employer

Redbrick Academy is a growing and innovative training organisation based in Oldham, providing high-quality education, tutoring and academic support for learners of all ages. The academy is committed to helping learners achieve their full potential through excellent teaching, personalised support and a positive, inspiring learning environment. A Business Administrator Apprentice will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the academy, including administration, customer service, digital communication and social media engagement. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build professional office experience while contributing to a friendly and education-focused organisation.

  • weighting: Essential
  • qualificationType: GCSE
  • subject: Maths and English
  • grade: Grade 4/C or above

Training to be Provided

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
  • Weekly or monthly coaching sessions delivered by Rochdale Training
  • On-the-job training and mentoring from academy staff
  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Monthly coaching sessions delivered by Rochdale Training
  • On-the-job training and mentoring from academy staff

    • Possible progression into a full-time administrator, marketing assistant or communications role
    • Opportunity to take on more responsibility as the academy grows
    • Potential progression into higher-level business or digital marketing qualifications
  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • professional and approachable
  • Creative and confident
  • Enthusiastic
  • Reliable and organised

Vacancy title

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills