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As an apprentice at Sepura, you’ll gain invaluable practical experience and training, working side by side with experienced colleagues who will support you as you learn on the job.
Wage
£17,000 a year
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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. Friday, 8.30am - 12.30pm. 37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 14 September 2026
Duration
2 years
Positions available
3
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Your role will be varied and depending on which department you are working in you may be learning about, which includes the following:
- The procurement process, which involves everything from meeting with suppliers to processing Purchase Orders
- Health and Safety awareness in an office and workshop environment
- Quality management and internal auditing, helping you understand how we maintain high standards and continuously improve our processes
- The Finance team, learning about accounts payable or credit control
- You'll also learn about the work of Product Management, which will broaden your understanding of how products are developed and managed throughout their lifecycle
Along the way, you’ll be building professional relationships with both colleagues and clients, which is key to thriving in our environment.
Where you'll work
9000 Cambridge Research Park
Beach Drive
Waterbeach
Cambridge
CB25 9TL
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
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Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
It’s an exciting time to join the Sepura team as we launch our Apprenticeship scheme with roles due to commence in September 2026.
As an apprentice at Sepura, you’ll gain invaluable practical experience and training, working side by side with experienced colleagues who will support you as you learn on the job. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll have clear objectives to help guide your progress, and you’ll also be studying towards a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration.
Your learning journey won’t stop at hands-on experience.
You’ll also benefit from dedicated training on essential skills such as Presentation Skills, Resilience, Effective Communication, and Project Management.
To add to this, you’ll have the chance to attend an Outward-Bound course in the beautiful Lake District - a memorable experience that will help you build confidence and strong connections with your peers.
More training information
For the first 12 to 18 months of your apprenticeship, depending on your placement, you will spend time rotating through a number of key departments across the company (such as Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Customer Support, Marketing, Product Management and Facilities) before finding your niche and where you want to specialise
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Support is a foundation of the apprenticeship at Sepura. Departmental managers, your team, and your fellow apprentices will all be there to encourage you, and you’ll have access to both social and pastoral support throughout your journey
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade 4 or above)
- GCSE in: Maths (grade 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Enthusiasm and resilience
Other requirements
Our products and solutions make a real difference, saving lives every day by enabling teams to stay in touch during critical moments. We also invest significantly in research and development, continuously exploring and developing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
About this employer
Sepura is a technology company headquartered in the UK that specialises in designing cutting-edge digital radios and communication solutions. Our devices are trusted by emergency services and other critical industries such as Police Officers, Firefighters, Ambulance teams, as well as workers in industries such as mining, transport, utilities and oil & gas. At Sepura, we’re committed to keeping people connected reliably and securely—even in the most challenging or hazardous environments.
All our radios are designed and built at our Headquarters in Waterbeach, Cambridge, and distributed to organisations in over 100 countries. This global reach ensures that communication is clearer, safer, and more dependable when it matters most.
Our products and solutions make a real difference, saving lives every day by enabling teams to stay in touch during critical moments. We also invest significantly in research and development, continuously exploring and developing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
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Company benefits
Flexible working hours, pension, dental care and healthcare membership, subsidised on site restaurant, free car parking on site and availability of electric car charging points, free bus service from Cambridge North railway station.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be offered an appropriate role and there’s even the possibility of support for further studies to help you continue developing your career
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
apprenticeships@sepura.com
01223 876000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043752.
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Closes on Monday 31 August 2026
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