Commercial Apprentice

Summary

As an apprentice at Sepura, you’ll gain invaluable practical experience and training, working side by side with experienced colleagues who will support you as you learn on the job. 

Wage

£17,000 a year

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. Friday, 8.30am to 12.30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Your role will be varied and depending on which department you are working in you may be learning about, which includes the following:

• The procurement process, which involves everything from meeting with suppliers to processing Purchase Orders
• Health and Safety awareness in an office and workshop environment
• Quality management and internal auditing, helping you understand how we maintain high standards and continuously improve our processes
• The Finance team, learning about accounts payable or credit control
• You'll also learn about the work of Product Management, which will broaden your understanding of how products are developed and managed throughout their lifecycle

Along the way, you’ll be building professional relationships with both colleagues and clients, which is key to thriving in our environment.

Where you'll work

9000 Cambridge Research Park
Beach Drive
Waterbeach
Cambridge
CB25 9TL

Training

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

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

What you'll learn

• 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

It’s an exciting time to join the Sepura team as we launch our Apprenticeship scheme with roles due to commence in September 2026. As an apprentice at Sepura, you’ll gain invaluable practical experience and training, working side by side with experienced colleagues who will support you as you learn on the job. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll have clear objectives to help guide your progress, and you’ll also be studying towards a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration.

Your learning journey won’t stop at hands-on experience. You’ll also benefit from dedicated training on essential skills such as Presentation Skills, Resilience, Effective Communication, and Project Management. To add to this, you’ll have the chance to attend an Outward-Bound course in the beautiful Lake District - a memorable experience that will help you build confidence and strong connections with your peers.

More training information

For the first 12 to 18 months of your apprenticeship, depending on your placement, you will spend time rotating through a number of key departments across the company (such as Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Customer Support, Marketing, Product Management and Facilities) before finding your niche and where you want to specialise.

Support is a foundation of the apprenticeship at Sepura. Departmental managers, your team, and your fellow apprentices will all be there to encourage you, and you’ll have access to both social and pastoral support throughout your journey.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 or above)
• Maths (grade 4 or above)

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Enthusiasm and resilience

Other requirements

Our products and solutions make a real difference, saving lives every day by enabling teams to stay in touch during critical moments. We also invest significantly in research and development, continuously exploring and developing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers.