British Army - Business Administrator - HR Specialist apprenticeship
British Army
UK Country wide, SO21 2RG
Closes in 6 days (Saturday 1 March)
Posted on 13 February 2025
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Summary
This job is like no other Army role. You could be attached to any unit and go where they go. As well as being a fully trained soldier, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day administrative affairs of your unit, in barracks or on operations, ensuring that the British Army’s people are ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.
- Wage
- £25,200 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Total hours per week: 40.
Shift and working patterns may vary.
Working locations will vary nationally depending on the apprenticeship and working requirements.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 31 December
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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325
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Support our officers and soldiers through administrative support.
Support the chain of command with their decision-making.
Expect global deployment on exercise or operations, or even to an Embassy.
Where you’ll work
UK Country wide
SO21 2RG
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BRITISH ARMY
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
- 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.
Your training plan
Step 1 - Basic training will teach you how to be a soldier. This covers everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do a 23-week basic military training course at Harrogate. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.
Step 2 - You have 15 weeks’ of specialist training at Worthy Down, Winchester, where you learn about military personnel and financial administration. You’re trained to use our information systems and will also get your Category B Driving licence (car). Later in your career, you can take recognised qualifications in Business Management and Human Resources. These include apprenticeships and degrees.
Qualifications you could get after training
Level 2 Certificate for Military Personnel Administrators.
Level 3 Diploma for Military Personnel Administrators.
Business Administration Apprenticeship – Level 2 or 3 including Functional Skills in maths, English and IT.
Training is accredited by the Defence Awarding Organisation, Institute of Leadership and Management and Chartered Management Institute, ranging from Levels 4 to 7.
Personal development opportunity to undertake a foundation degree in HR Practice.
Opportunity to apply for accountancy training after qualifying period and selection.
Cat B Driving Licence.
In the case of the AGC(SPS) , Service personnel will start L3 Business Administrator when they begin Initial Trade Training (ITT) and continue their learning during their first assignment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English & Maths (grade A-D/9-3 or Scottish National 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this company
Protecting the nation and its dependent territories will always be the British Army's first role. Highly trained soldiers are ready to deploy anywhere at any time to meet a variety of challenges, ranging from support to the Police following a terrorist attack, to specialist capabilities such as bomb disposal and intelligence experts, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, we are always ready to serve. You belong here.
https://www.army.mod.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
The Army offers job security, career growth, adventure and world class training. Benefits include competitive pay, travel, fitness, leadership skills, a pension, free healthcare, cheaper housing and 30 days paid leave a year, plus public holidays.
After this apprenticeship
If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer. Members of the British Army are promoted on merit. Work hard, study hard, and you can rise through the ranks.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BRITISH ARMY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303586.
Apply now
Closes in 6 days (Saturday 1 March)
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Company’s application instructions
Please follow the instructions on the British Army home page. Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.