About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice to join our Business Support team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands on experience across a variety of business functions while completing the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
As an apprentice, you will rotate through different areas of the organisation, developing essential skills in administration, customer service, communication, and stakeholder support. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of Harbour House, acting as a first point of contact for visitors, colleagues, and external partners.
This apprenticeship will be for a duration of 15-months plus end point assessment.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Required skills and qualifications
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade 4 or above, or demonstrable competency.
- Confident using Microsoft Office applications.
- Previous office experience is helpful but not essential.
- A driving licence is desirable but not required
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Able to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Strong verbal communication skills, both face to face and over the phone.
- Understanding of business context and stakeholder needs.
- Problem solving mindset with an eye for improvement.
Why Join Us?
This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain real world experience in a dynamic environment at one of the UK’s most iconic ports. You’ll develop valuable skills, receive dedicated support, and build a strong foundation for a future career in business administration.
Hours of work: Monday - Friday 37.5 per week (1 day per week at college)
Salary: £15,600p/a
Benefits
All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.
Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.
All applications are reviewed by our team — we do not use AI for screening.
Closing date: 17 July 2026 at 5pm