All the information, including how to apply, is in the recruitment pack here: https://energizestw.org.uk/jobs and every application must include a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Salary: £14,526 for year one. £23,492 for year two, following successful completion of the Apprenticeship*. These salary figures are for those aged 21 and over but we welcome applications from anyone 18 or over. *With this role, we are offering the chance to gain a recognised qualification. This is the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship. All costs will be covered by Energize.
Post status: Full time (37 hours per week). The post will require some flexible working. Sometimes it might be necessary to work on an evening or at the weekend. However, it is expected that most of the work will be during weekday office hours.
As the role is an Apprenticeship, around one day per week will be for studying towards achieving this.
This is a fixed term contract until March 2027. However, subject to funding, the role could be extended to March 2028 and further.
Location: We currently work in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On the remaining weekdays we work from home. Our office is situated within walking distance of Shrewsbury town centre. This role will also require travel to meetings and events in Telford and Wrekin.
Place in the organisation: The Business Administrator will report to the Head of Engagement. They will work with most members of the Energize Team.
Overall responsibilities: This role will be a key part of Energize Communities Team. The Apprentice Business Administrator will help ensure the smooth running of the work related to the place partnerships investment through Sport England.
Specific responsibilities: Including but not limited to...
- Helping to organise events and meetings. For example, assisting with finding suitable dates and venues. Making room bookings, checking they have suitable facilities.
- Minute-taking. Attending meetings to write notes and actions. After the meeting sending final minutes to all the attendees.
- Data input. Helping to update spreadsheets, and other online systems. This will help the team to track delivery, partner engagement, and community feedback.
- Regular communications. Assisting with creating and sending e-newsletters, email updates, meeting invites, and other routine programme communications.
- Document management. Organising and updating shared folders, templates, and programme documentation.
- Website updates. Changing basic content on our programme websites when necessary. Such as updating session times.
- Finance support. Uploading and processing invoices to our online system. This helps us make timely payments to our suppliers on our various programmes.
Operations: The Apprentice Business Administrator needs to understand all Energize’s policies and procedures. As part of the induction process, we will explain all the different policies and procedures and make sure it is all clear.
What are we looking for? We believe the ideal candidate will have all these skills or experience.
Qualifications & Training:
- Be keen to enrol in the Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard to continue learning.
- GCSE or equivalent A*-C (9-4) in English and Maths (Where the post holder does not have English or Maths Grade C/4 they will be required to work towards these qualifications in addition to their apprenticeship).
Experience:
- Be comfortable using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Some experience working in an office environment assisting with administrative tasks.
- Some experience working across different projects or teams. And of working with different people within and outside of the organisation.
- Of data inputting and basic reporting.
- Of organising meetings and minute taking.
Personal skills and Attributes:
- Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic to learn with a genuine interest in working in an administrative position.
- Have effective written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Have strong organisational skills. Be reliable, punctual and proactive.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team but also able to prioritise and work on your own.
- Willingness to learn and apply new skills and commitment to personal learning, continuous development and improvement.
- Be a keen believer in the benefits of an active lifestyle.
Special working conditions: The post holder will be able to travel across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. This can be by own means of travel or by public transport. Business insurance will be required if a personal car is used for work journeys.
Energize is an equal opportunities employer with flexible working conditions. We understand the importance of different opinions, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We encourage applications from all members of the community.
If you think you might have all the things we are looking for but are not 100% sure, please do still apply and let us decide. We know that certain people think they are not good enough and assume others will do better. Please don’t be that person. We want applications from the widest cross-section of the community.
Deadline for applications: 8 August 5pm
Interviews to take place: w/c 18 August
All the information, including how to apply, is in the recruitment pack here: https://energizestw.org.uk/jobs and every application must include a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £14,526.00-£23,492.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shrewsbury SY3 8PU
Application deadline: 08/08/2025