Business Administrator Apprentice

We are offering this role as an apprenticeship to attract candidates who seek an opportunity to gain new skills and experience working on an administrative role in the NHS within the Human Resources Division. On successful completion of the programme, the apprentice will achieve a Business Administrator Level 3 qualification.

Role

  • To provide first-line support to all users of the e-rostering system and deal with cases raised via the teams' help desk.
  • To work with other members of the e-Rostering team to assist in the management of the electronic rostering system used within the Trust.
  • To provide assistance and advice to new and existing users of the system.
  • To ensure the smooth running of the e-Rostering department transactional processes, by following internal SOPs for data validation and accuracy, ensuring that data is consistent across all e-Rostering systems and ESR.
  • Produce and distribute regular e-rostering reports to users and managers across the Trust.
  • To provide technical and system support, answering support queries raised through the e-rostering team's help desk.
  • To maintain a high degree of customer service and support at all times.
  • To take ownership of user problems and be proactive when dealing with user issues and escalate where required.
  • Process staff and organisational changes and requests in a timely manner, whilst being aware of when further guidance may be required.
  • Controls and directs unresolved issues to relevant resource within the e-Rostering team or other external departments.
  • Keeps accurate records of resolved cases and logs calls on the call logging system and maintains full documentation where required.
  • Support all staff groups and users of the e-Rostering system in line with the agreed processes.
  • Support by delivering training sessions and induction presentations to staff and users of the system

Training

The candidate will complete an apprenticeship within the agreed-upon subject for the vacancy. This may include a BTEC Diploma/Standard and End Point Assessment. It may also include Functional Skills in maths and English.

Employer training will be provided.

The apprentice at the end of this qualification will achieve a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.

This is a Business Administration Apprenticeship (fixed-term Band 3) but with an option to become permanent at Band 4 after successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Apprenticeship Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Training Provider
WEIR TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday - working hours TBC.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 23rd February 2026
Start Date
Monday, 16th March 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Email
  • Microsoft Packages Knowledge

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4-9 (Desired)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4-9 (Desired)

About the Employer

EPSOM AND ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job Details

Company
EPSOM AND ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Location
Epsom Gateway, 2 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£29,651 a year
Posted