Business Administration Apprentice

Overview

Salary: £22,273 per annum

At Northern, Northern Trains play a vital role across the North by providing a reliable and friendly train service that helps hundreds of thousands of people to go do their thing. That's over 2,000 services every day, travelling to over 500 destinations.

Northern Trains're here to make a positive impact for the North. And that means building a different kind of workplace. One that values individuality and celebrates differences. Somewhere Northern Trains can work together, have fun, and do whatever it takes to make Northern Trains's customers’ lives easier. A place that encourages everyone to learn, grow and develop so Northern Trains can all be Northern Trains's best every single day.

Opportunity: Northern Trains's Leeds Operations Team is excited to offer a Business Administration Apprenticeship. As an apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration. This is an amazing opportunity to develop your skills, grow professionally, and be part of a team that keeps Northern moving.

Over the next 18 months, you’ll work with the Leeds Operations team, supporting daily administrative activities to keep the team going. Your responsibilities will include:

• Minute taking and meeting room bookings
• Supporting the wider team

You’ll be surrounded by supportive colleagues, who will share their knowledge and help you develop a solid understanding of what it takes to make Northern go round. Northern Trains is not just about helping you grow professionally; Northern Trains also ensure you enjoy the process in a positive working environment where teamwork and support are at the forefront.

Candidate Profile: Northern Trains're looking for a motivated and organised individual to join Northern Trains's team. You should be:

• Passionate and driven to succeed
• Eager to learn and committed to completing your coursework on time
• Approachable and friendly
• Confident in communicating with a wide variety of people
• Able to work well within a team
• A problem solver
• Customer-focused with great service skills
• Motivated and able to use your initiative

Additionally, you’ll need to have or be predicted x5 GCSEs in Maths & English and 3 other subjects, grade A-C / 5-9 or equivalent.

Learning and Development: All learning will be remote, equipped with a laptop and access to Blackpool & The Fylde College online learning platform. For at least six hours per week, you'll have access to all learning materials and expert tutors to support your learning journey. You will learn valuable skills such as:

• IT
• Record and Productions
• Project Management
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Working with Stakeholders

Because Northern Trains value Northern Trains's people and reward hard work, Northern Trains’ve created a benefits package that includes:

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Travel on Northern services
• 75% discount with other Train Operating Companies after 2 years
• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exclusive benefits with Northern Perks

Application Process: You’ll be asked to submit an application form detailing what would make you a great Apprentice. This will include completing online assessments and an interview. Successful candidates will undergo a medical assessment and drugs and alcohol screening.

Ready to help Northern Trains's customers? You can get started by telling Northern Trains more about your aspirations through Northern Trains's online application form.