Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Business Administration Apprentice
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Total Package: £25,698
Contract: 23-Month Fixed Term
Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes
Join the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and you will deliver for the UK internationally. That could mean helping us promote Britain and our values, building strategic partnerships, protecting our interests, or supporting Britons abroad. It is a diverse challenge that will put you at the centre of world events, alongside around 17,300 people in our global network of offices, bringing a completely unique perspective of personal and professional pride.
Your role with us
This is an opportunity to work within our Finance Directorate and support the FCDO’s global network while you work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification. The Apprenticeship takes 16 months to complete, after which you will receive a Certificate in Business Administration. During the apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support from your Apprenticeship Trainer and your FCDO Line Manager.
You will spend at least 20% of your time on apprentice-related training and assignments, covering everything from effective communication to stakeholder management and presentation skills. You will spend the rest of your time providing customer-focused support in office administration, transaction processing, projects, budgets, customer service and communications. We will assign you a role within the department based on your skills and experience.
Who we’re looking for
In addition to good literacy and numeracy skills, you’ll be enthusiastic about providing excellent administration services. Eager to learn, you’ll want to gain the knowledge and expertise necessary to become an outstanding business administration professional. Organised and accountable, you’ll be committed to providing the best customer service. Experience using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and Windows 10 is essential.
You must be a British Citizen at the time of application and, if invited to interview, you will need to bring your British Passport with you.
This role requires you to attain Security Check (SC) security clearance.
We encourage applications from all communities so that we reflect the very best of 21st-century Britain. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension.
Use your talent and experience to shape our nation’s future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own.
