
Business Administration Apprentice
Shape the future, starting with yours - join AQA as a Business Administration Apprentice. Over two years, you’ll gain hands-on experience across Sales, Marketing and Project Delivery, supporting both UK and International markets. Through a level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship, we’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge to grow, succeed, and make a real impact in a dynamic B2B environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll rotate through Business Development, Marketing, and Project Delivery, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to real projects that make a difference.
Business Development
Research clients, partners, and competitors to support strategic decisions. Help prepare tailored proposals and bids and assist with organising industry events to boost brand visibility.
Marketing
Contribute to marketing plans, create content for emails, social media, and our website, and work with internal teams and agencies to produce event materials and track performance.
Project Delivery
Support education and assessment projects by managing tasks and documentation, attending client meetings, and following project processes to ensure smooth and successful delivery.

Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a curious and organised individual with a strong willingness to learn. Effective communication is key, as you’ll be collaborating with teams across the business. To be eligible for this scheme, applicants must have at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) including Maths and English. Other key qualities we'd like to see include:
- An interest in international sales and/or marketing, and the education sector
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Enjoying working with people as part of a team
- Being resilient, flexible and able to adapt to change and uncertainty
- It would be advantageous but not essential to speak and write fluent Arabic
You may also be required to travel to our other offices as part of this role.

What you’ll get out of it
We offer a fully funded apprenticeship, a supportive team, and the chance to make a real impact in education. You bring the ambition, we’ll bring the opportunity – helping you gain valuable experience, build confidence, and grow your career in a purpose-driven organisation. Other benefits include:
- A salary of £23,500
- Mentoring from Senior Leadership
- A buddy to guide you through the programme
- Working on real, international projects that make an impact
- You’ll take part in an accredited interpersonal skills training programme, including presenting, influencing and problem solving
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Ready to make a difference in education? Apply now
At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Contact our team
Email: opportunities@aqa.org.uk
Call: 0800 197 7162
Opening hours: 8am–5pm Monday to Friday
Reasonable Adjustments
If you need any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application, interview or the prospective job, please contact Faye Harrison (she/her) at
Email: fharrison@aqa.org.uk
Tel: 07813 724161
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