Business Support Apprentice

Job Description

Business Support Apprentice Public Realm  

£27,785 - Annual Salary

Office Base Role 

Role is for newham resident that do not hold a degree

The Newham Apprenticeship Scheme offers an opportunity for you to start an exciting new career, whether this is your first job, or you are returning to work after a career break, or you are looking for a change in career direction.

Earn as you learn whilst working alongside experienced colleagues who will help you to develop the skills the council needs. There are even opportunities to progress to a higher level apprenticeship in the future, avoiding tuition fees and potential student debt.

This Job does not support homeworking as you will be working on site learning and supporting your work colleagues. 

As an apprentice at Newham you will receive: 

• Quality training, to include up to one day a week formal training
• Two years fixed-term contract with Newham Council 
• Line management and colleague support
• Access to a mentor
• Being part of an apprenticeship network
• Additional training opportunities 
• Support to enhance your CV and interview skills 
• Up to 24 days’ annual leave exclusive of three additional days that are taken between 26th December and 3rd January.
• All employees  receive 8 public holidays per year 36 hour working week

Applications are welcomed from Newham residents with a desire to make a difference in the local community and with a commitment to improving their skills.  

You must have; 

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and use own initiative.
• A commitment to deliver high quality services to Newham residents and a knowledge of local issues.
• Organisational skills with the ability to focus on achieving targets.
• Reliability and punctuality
• Good ICT skills
• A commitment to undertake and complete a qualification via a structured apprenticeship training programme.
• Basic level of work experience
• Office based role

The Training

You will be undertaking a professional apprenticeship standard. Details of which can be found below

Business Administration Level 3

To successfully complete the Apprenticeship, not only must you meet the performance standards required, but you will also need meet the off-the job learning requirements. 

If you don’t already have GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent you may need to complete Functional Skills training in Maths and English as part of your apprenticeship.   

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Attending all classes
• learning and developing practical skills, 
• participating in classes and workshops on and offsite, 
• observing all employee processes and procedures, 
• completing tests and assignments
• delivering presentations to colleagues and other stakeholders. 
• You should be well-organised, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please view JD here

closing date: 7th August  2026

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

About us

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east.  It is well connected  by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.