DBD International
Business Administration Apprenticeship - Level 3

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Role Summary
We're offering a fantastic opportunity to join DBD as a Business Administration Apprentice, working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification while gaining hands-on experience across our business. You'll primarily support our Business Support Manager with compliance administration, while also assisting our Head of Infrastructure with ongoing projects. Alongside this, you'll get exposure across Recruitment & Resourcing, HR, Marketing, Commercial and Finance, giving you a genuine, well-rounded view of how a growing consultancy operates.
What You Will Be Doing
- Supporting the Business Support Manager with compliance administration, ensuring documentation and processes are accurate, up to date and audit-ready.
- Assisting the Head of Infrastructure with ongoing projects, providing administrative and coordination support as needed.
- Rotating across other business functions, including Recruitment & Resourcing, HR, Marketing, Commercial and Finance, to build broad business exposure.
- Developing, implementing and improving administrative processes as part of a team.
- Communicating confidently and professionally, both written and verbal, with colleagues and stakeholders across the business.
- Managing your own priorities proactively and applying good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Attending fortnightly virtual training sessions with your coach, plus regular 1:1 coaching and progress reviews.
- Completing off-the-job training activities such as shadowing, internal learning and industry events.
- Building towards your End Point Assessment, including a portfolio, professional discussion, test and project presentation.
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Formal Qualifications or Training
- No specific prior qualifications required; this role is open to those looking to start or build a career in business administration.
- Willingness to commit to a 15-month apprenticeship programme, including fortnightly training sessions and regular coaching.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, organised approach to work.
- Comfortable working across multiple teams and adapting to different ways of working.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths desirable.
- On successful completion, you'll achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification.


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Make a Difference with DBD
At DBD, we know you're looking for more than just a job - you aspire to make a real impact in the nuclear industry. We offer unique opportunities for growth, empowering you to take influential roles within client organisations.
Our dedicated team collaborates with clients to positively influence projects across Defence, Decommissioning and New Builds. Having doubled in headcount year-on-year, over the past two years, we continue to welcome new, talented individuals to our team.
We're committed to your success. DBD invests in your development and supports your career trajectory in any direction you want to take it.
Join us to play a key role in shaping the nuclear sector's future. Make a difference today with DBD.
Benefits
- Structured coaching and support throughout your apprenticeship
- Dedicated progress reviews
- Exposure across multiple business functions
- The opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing nuclear consultancy
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