Are you 18 or over? Do you want to develop your skills?

Whether you're just starting out, upskilling, or looking for a career change – our apprenticeship is for you!

Undertake a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship whilst providing support to the wider Business.

Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. These skills will be developed through supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interacting with internal and external customers. Working independently or as part of a team, you will get involved in developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative and business services, working to provide the platform and capability to enable the delivery of high impact science and technology.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.

In this role you will develop the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship including:

• Record and document production, including producing accurate records and documents such as: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Exploring options for improvements and presenting solutions to management.

• Planning and Organisation: Organising meetings and events, taking minutes during meetings and creating action logs as appropriate. Management of, and documentation of resources and equipment.

• Project Management - Using relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required. Engaging and fostering relationships with internal and external customers, clients and suppliers.

• Process Management - Applying a solutions-based approach to improve business processes and helping define procedures.

Following the completion of the apprenticeship our apprentices have gone on to work in a variety of roles, including Training Coordinators, Project Management, Personal Assistants and more. This apprenticeship creates a fantastic platform to launch your career within Dstl – they sky is your limit.