British Geological Survey
Risk and Assurance Apprentice
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Salary: £19,514 per annum (rising annually throughout the apprenticeship)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 20 months
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours
Location: British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG
Closing Date: 23:55, Sunday 4th October 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 19th October 2026
Start Date: November 2026
Positions Available: 1
About the Role
Begin a career in business administration with BGS as a Business Administrator Apprentice. Develop practical skills in risk management, assurance activities, and business improvement within a world-leading scientific organisation.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Administrator Apprentice to join the Risk & Assurance team in British Geological Survey (BGS) in Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career in business administration while gaining valuable workplace experience.
What You'll Be Doing
Working within the Risk & Assurance team, the successful candidate will develop practical skills in:
- Coordinating internal and external audits, assessments and follow-up actions.
- Supporting the maintenance and development of management system documentation and records.
- Assisting with risk management activities, including maintaining the corporate risk register.
- Helping to prepare reports and performance information for senior leadership and governance boards.
- Working with teams across BGS to support business continuity, health and safety, environmental and assurance processes.
What You'll Learn
Alongside your role, you'll undertake the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with Access Training. As part of the apprenticeship, you'll develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in:
- Business administration and organisational processes
- Risk and assurance principles
- Data management, analysis and reporting
- Professional communication and stakeholder engagement
- Planning, prioritisation and project support
- Record keeping and information management
- Using business systems and digital tools
- Working effectively within a professional office environment
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You'll also benefit from:
- A blend of on-the-job learning and off-the-job training
- Regular one-to-one coaching sessions with your Access Training tutor
- Support to build a portfolio of evidence throughout the programme
- The opportunity to lead a work-based improvement project as part of your End Point Assessment
- A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is organised, motivated and eager to develop a career in finance and accounting.
You'll need:
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to work towards set deadlines
- Experience using MS Office tools
- Good organisational and problem-solving skills
- A willingness to learn and develop new skills
Important Information
To be eligible to be considered for this apprenticeship, you must:
- Have evidence of Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
- Have lived in the UK and/or EU for 3 consecutive years prior to the apprenticeship start date and have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship, including the end-point assessment. Please check your eligibility here.
- Have a valid and eligible residency status, the right to work in the UK, and be able to complete the full apprenticeship programme, including the End-Point Assessment (EPA). Applications from candidates with the listed time-limited visas will be considered on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with our apprenticeship training provider. Eligibility will be assessed to ensure that visa requirements align with the apprenticeship programme's duration and funding rules.
- Confirm that this apprenticeship offers substantive new skills and knowledge and that you have not already achieved an equivalent or higher-level qualification in a similar or related subject.
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We may share applicant details with the training provider as part of the apprenticeship eligibility assessment process.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
How to Apply
For full details/important information and to apply, click 'Apply' within this LinkedIn Ad which will direct you to our external Careers Page. Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter.
Application Requirements
- An up-to-date CV, including qualification details and relevant skills or experience.
- A cover letter (maximum one side of A4) explaining:
- Why there is an interest in working at BGS and what attracts the applicant to this apprenticeship opportunity.
- What interests the applicant about a career in Risk & Assurance and the opportunity to develop within this field.
- Why an apprenticeship is the preferred route for developing skills and beginning a professional career.
If qualifications were obtained outside the UK, a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability should be provided.
Applications should clearly demonstrate motivation for the role and how individual interests and aspirations align with the work of BGS and the Risk & Assurance team.
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