Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Are you someone who likes to be organized, is good with IT, and communicates well with others?

Viridien are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice to provide structured, reliable administrative support across our Governance, Compliance, and Project Management Office (PMO) teams.

This role is ideal for someone starting their professional career and looking to develop strong organisational, communication, and coordination skills while gaining experience in an advanced technology company.

You will support governance processes, compliance monitoring activities, project administration, and the smooth running of day-to-day business operations. You will contribute to maintaining high-quality documentation, supporting audit readiness, improving reporting, and enhancing coordination across business functions.

Key Responsibilities

Governance Support
Compliance Support
PMO (Project Management Office) Support
General Administrative Duties

Requirements

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
Eligibility to undertake a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
Good organizational skills
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Comfortable with IT, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
Attention to detail and ability to work with data
Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn in a professional environment.

Training and Development

You will undertake a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship programme alongside your assigned duties. You will receive structured training, workplace mentoring, and opportunities to develop highly sought-after skills in business governance, compliance administration, and project coordination. Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to progression into junior roles in Governance, Compliance, or PMO at Viridien.

Additional Information

It is expected this role will be onsite, although a hybrid working arrangement may be possible subject to business needs and in line with team arrangements. This is a full-time role combining on-the-job experience with formal training. You will be enrolled with an approved training provider to complete your apprenticeship qualification alongside your role. The programme normally runs for 18 months.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases
Company pension with generous employer contribution
Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health
A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
Cycle purchase scheme
Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!
Buy & Sell Holiday Programme - you can buy extra holiday, sell unused holiday or even save it up!
Relaxed dress code policy

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.

Viridien

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