Apprenticeship Vacancies | Preston College

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Business Administration Officer (Apprentice)

Hope Prevails Preston

Location:

Preston

Wage:

£8.00 per hour

Apprenticeship standard and level:

Business Administration Level 3

Sector:

Business, Finance & Administration

Sectorcode

100300

Closing Date:

01/06/2026

Hope Prevails Preston is a specialist charity supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. We work to create safer lives, restore hope, and empower people to move forward with dignity and confidence. Every role, whether client-facing or business support, plays a vital part in enabling survivors to access safe, high-quality services. We are committed to compassion, integrity, collaboration, and social justice, and we expect all staff and apprentices to uphold these principles in their work.

We know that working in the VCSFE sector is as challenging as it is rewarding. At Hope Prevails Preston, this means enjoying a good cup of tea together, knowing you have an incredible team around you to support you through the tough moments and to celebrate alongside you in the joyful ones. It means bringing passion, commitment, flexibility, and a sense of humour to your work, while also recognising when it’s time to get the job done. Above all, it means sharing a commitment to providing high-quality services that keep people safe and supported within our communities.

We are offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for a Business Administration Officer (Apprentice) who is keen to develop practical skills in administration, finance, governance, and digital communications, while contributing to meaningful and life-changing work. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their career who is motivated to learn, values teamwork, and wants to build professional skills within a supportive charity environment.

Duties:

Finance & Administration Support

• Assist with inputting monthly payments and receipts using QuickBooks. • Support the processing of invoice payments. • Assist with organisational banking, including internet banking, under supervision. • Help prepare monthly financial information for the Treasurer and Management Committee. • Support preparation of the annual budget. • Assist the management team with basic costings for funding applications.

Income, Pensions & Gift Aid

• Support the administration of the organisation’s pension scheme. • Assist with administering Gift Aid claims. • Support administration of the PDVS 200 Club. • Occasionally assist with collecting monies within the community, in line with agreed procedures.

Governance & Compliance

• Assist with maintaining records and completing annual returns for the Charity Commission and Companies House. • Support the organisation of the Annual General Meeting (AGM). • Assist with managing organisational memberships. • Attend meetings and training courses as agreed with the line manager.

Social Media & Website Support

• Support day-to-day updates to the organisation’s website. • Assist with creating, scheduling, and posting content across social media platforms. • Help promote services, events, fundraising activities, and campaigns. • Monitor basic engagement and share feedback with the management team.

General Administration

• Communicate professionally with staff, trustees, volunteers, partners, and external bodies. • Record, store, and manage information accurately and confidentially. • Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the apprenticeship role.

Working hours:

30-37 hours per week

Skills and qualities:

Essential: • Genuine interest in business administration and charity or community-based work. • Commitment to completing an apprenticeship qualification. • Willingness to learn and develop new skills. • Basic IT skills including email, Word, spreadsheets, and social media. • Good organisational skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication skills and professional approach. Desirable: • Experience in an office, voluntary, or customer-facing role. • Interest in finance or digital communications. • Awareness of confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications:

Maths and English qualifications.

Number of vacancies:

1

Other information & future prospects:

What We Offer
• A recognised apprenticeship qualification. • Structured training, supervision, and mentoring. • Paid off-the-job training time. • A supportive, values-driven working environment. • The opportunity to contribute to vital services supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

Safeguarding & Values Commitment
Hope Prevails Preston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children. All staff and apprentices are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check may be required.