Business administration apprenticeships

Business administration apprentices at the University help with the day-to-day running of an academic School or professional service unit.

Depending on where you are based, your duties may include:

• handling course and research queries within a School
• helping to arrange recruitment campaigns in Human Resources
• financial record keeping and managing purchase orders
• room booking and event management
• managing online diaries and arranging meetings.

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply for a business administration apprenticeship if you have qualifications at National 4 level (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Applicants should have good organisational and time management skills, enjoy problem solving, and be willing to learn.

Benefits

• Earn as you learn during your two-year fixed-term contract.
• Gain awards through the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
• There has been a 100% employment success rate so far.
• Learn from experienced business professionals.
• Training and development opportunities.

Past achievements

• Rachel Horn has been awarded a permanent contract with the School of Medicine following the completion of her QA apprenticeship.
• Kayla Easton successfully completed her QA apprenticeship and now works as an administrator in the School of Modern Languages.