Operations & Media Administrator Apprentice

Are you looking to launch your career in media production, sales support, and business administration? Local Directory Magazines is seeking an enthusiastic, tech-minded apprentice to join our close-knit office team in Amersham.

This is a dynamic, hands-on apprenticeship where you will gain a nationally recognized Level 3 Business Administrator qualification while playing a core role in publishing 17 monthly community magazines and actively supporting our sales pipeline. You will receive full workplace mentoring alongside structured off-the-job training provided by an accredited training provider.

Key Responsibilities & Learning Outcomes:

Sales Support & Lead Generation

• Prospect Research: Identify and research local businesses, trade services, and potential advertisers across our publication areas
• Pipeline Administration: Build, clean, and enrich prospect contact lists inside our in-house CRM to feed qualified leads to the sales team
• Outreach Support: Assist with introductory email campaigns, data gathering, and tracking responses to support ongoing ad sales efforts

Publishing & Software Operations:

Print Production Support:

• Learn to manage and take 17 monthly print titles through production to tight deadlines
• Creative Tools: Utilise Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign) to update, adjust, and prepare publication layouts and client artwork
• Database & CRM: Keep advertiser records, production schedules, and workflow tracking accurate and up-to-date

Technical Support & Logistics

IT Troubleshooting:

• Act as the first point of contact for internal hardware and software issues, diagnosing day-to-day office tech queries
• Warehouse Assistance: Spend a few days each month in our on-site warehouse assisting with the physical collation, sorting, and distribution logistics for magazines and promotional leaflets

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills

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