Business Administration Apprentice

The Primary Care Unit are seeking to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to join our professional services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced staff to gain practical experience in a busy academic research and teaching environment.

You will provide an efficient administrative service to the PCU Administrator and PCU Operations Manager as well as researchers and support staff in the wider unit.

You should be educated to Maths and English GSCE's or equivalent at Grade C/4 or above.  You must have experience of basic computer programmes e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and email programmes. Attention to detail, organisation, time management and good communication skills are also desirable.

The apprenticeship is for a fixed term of 20 months, during that time you will receive full support and on-the job training from the Primary Care Unit as you complete a Business & Administration L3 Advanced Apprenticeship with Cambridge Regional College . The training provider (Cambridge Regional College) will conduct regular workplace visits from your Assessor.

Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, East Forvie Building, University Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR (approx. 2 miles south of city centre)

Informal enquiries can be made to Ms Maria Bertozzi via email phpc.hr@medsch.cam.ac.uk

Closing date: 6th September 2026

Interview Date: W/C 14th or 21st September 2026

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

All applications will be managed by the training provider. To apply for this post, please use the link below to access the National Apprenticeship Service site and follow the on-screen instructions on how to submit your application.

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000045047

Please quote reference SN50566 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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