Hatch Training is working with a fantastic nursery group to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to support the day-to-day administration of their Kenilworth nursery, while also providing administrative support to their Coventry nursery.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has a genuine passion for the Early Years sector and would enjoy building their career in a busy nursery environment.

The successful candidate will be based at the Kenilworth nursery and will not be required to work from the Coventry setting. However, part of the role will involve supporting the Coventry nursery with administration remotely.

This role would suit someone who is organised, approachable and confident working in a busy and lively nursery environment. The nursery office can be loud and there will be times when you are working around children, practitioners and the general day-to-day activity of the setting, so you should be comfortable working in this type of environment.

Your Role

Your exact responsibilities will develop as you gain experience, but you could be involved in:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Kenilworth nursery
• Supporting the administration of the Coventry nursery remotely
• Updating children’s and staff records
• Maintaining accurate and confidential documentation
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails
• Supporting parent and staff enquiries
• Preparing documents, records and reports
• Updating spreadsheets and databases
• Supporting with invoices and general paperwork
• Assisting with compliance and regulatory administration
• Supporting staff with general administrative tasks
• Helping to keep nursery records organised and up to date
• Using Microsoft Office and other business systems
• Supporting the smooth running of the nursery office

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for Early Years and working within a nursery environment
• Is organised, reliable and willing to learn
• Is friendly and professional when communicating with parents, staff and visitors
• Is confident using computers or willing to learn
• Has good attention to detail
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Is comfortable working in a busy and sometimes noisy nursery environment
• Is proactive and willing to take on responsibility
• Wants to develop their skills and build a career in administration

Previous administration or nursery experience is not essential, but a genuine interest in the Early Years sector is important.

Apprenticeship & Training

Alongside your employment, you will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with Hatch Training.

You will receive:

• A recognised Level 3 apprenticeship qualification
• Dedicated tutor support
• Online learning
• Paid time within your working week for apprenticeship training
• Practical, on-the-job experience
• Support throughout your apprenticeship
• A dedicated workplace mentor
• Paid holiday allowance

Our programme is 14 months, with training front-loaded into the first 8 weeks to help you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in your role.

Eligibility

To be considered, you must:

• Be aged 16 or over
• Be able to commute to Kenilworth
• Not currently be in full-time education or hold an equivalent Level 3 qualification
• Have GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in Maths and English, or an equivalent qualification
• Be committed to completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Your previous qualifications and experience will be checked as part of the application process to confirm your apprenticeship eligibility.

Apply

If you're based in Kenilworth, Warwick or the surrounding areas and have a genuine interest in the Early Years sector, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable administration experience while working within a nursery environment and supporting the smooth running of two settings.

Apply now to register your interest in this Business Administration Apprenticeship opportunity.

If you have any questions about the apprenticeship, please contact Lucie at lucieh@hatch.training.