Platform Administrator Apprentice

Summary

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to deepen their understanding of working in the Learning and Development (L&D) field. As part of the role you will work towards your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship and upon successful completion you will gain the City & Guilds Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£19,000 a year

£19,000 to £23,259.34 depending on age

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

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

This role is responsible for a range of administrative activities including but not limited to:

• Contribute to developing innovative approaches to enhance learner engagement and promote social learning via our Learning Experience Platforms
• Support the development of learning plans
• Act as point of contact for queries from staff and learners
• Collaborate with Government funded Product Managers to ensure the smooth implementation of programmes within our e-portfolio system
• Work with Excel and Sharepoint to maintain information relating to various projects and report progress upwards relevant stakeholders

Where you'll work

5th Floor
20 Gracechurch Street
London
EC3V 0BG

Training

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

Training provider

DAVIES LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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

Level 3 Business Administrator.

Training will be digital and remote via Davies with support from an apprenticeship coach.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 / C or above)
• Maths (grade 4 / C 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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Other requirements

Advanced pre-employment checks required.

This is a home-based role with occasional travel to London.