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Business Administrator

Employer:
The Owl Centre
Location:
Sycamore Suite, Caerleon House, NP4 0HZ, United Kingdom.
Pay:
£9 per hour
Hours of work:
31-40 hours per week
Training provider:
Educ8
Level:
Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Sector:
Business and Management
Pathway:
Business Administration
Possible start date:
01 August 2026
Closing date:
24 July 2026
Positions available:
1
Vacancy ID:
7108

ffionpage@theowl.org


About the apprenticeship

Duties

Job Purpose
To support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects across the organisation. This role provides administrative and operational support to ensure projects are well-organised, on track and effectively communicated.
This is an entry-level role suitable for a school leaver or early career candidate with a strong willingness to learn, develop and build a career in project management, business change, or operations.
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Key Responsibilities
The post holder will:
• Support the delivery of projects across multiple workstreams
• Maintain project documentation including:
o Action logs
o RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
o Project plans and trackers
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas and take accurate minutes
• Track actions and follow up to ensure completion
• Support reporting activities including updates and presentations
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to gather and share information
• Update spreadsheets, trackers and systems accurately
• Highlight risks, issues, or delays to the project lead
• Assist in coordinating project timelines and dependencies
• Support continuous improvement of processes and ways of working
• Learn and apply project management tools and methodologies

Requirements

Skills

Essential Criteria
Knowledge and Skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise tasks and manage time effectively
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Experience (can include school/college/volunteering)
• Experience of working towards deadlines
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of organising or coordinating tasks or activities

Behaviours and Attributes
• Positive and professional attitude
• Reliable and dependable
• Willingness to learn and take feedback
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative
• Strong organisational mindset
• Confidence to ask questions when unsure
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Desirable Criteria
• Interest in project management, business improvement, or operations
• Experience in a part-time job, volunteering, or customer-facing role
• Experience using trackers, planners, or spreadsheets
• Basic understanding of project terminology

Qualifications

No minimum requirements

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills:
No
Welsh Written Skills:
No

Course details

Training provider:
Educ8
Training provider course:
Business Administration Level 2

About the employer

The Owl Centre
Sycamore Suite, Caerleon House, NP4 0HZ, United Kingdom

Disability confident

Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

The successful candidate will be notified of interview as appropriate.

How to apply

Email the address below to apply for this vacancy

ffionpage@theowl.org