Apprentice Business Support Officer

Central Bedfordshire Council · Central Bedfordshire

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The Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Academy (BESA) develops and delivers services that help adults, young people and businesses improve skills, access employment or further training, and support local economic growth. We deliver a wide range of qualifications, apprenticeships, Functional Skills and employment programmes, including Skills Bootcamps.

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. 37 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

DBS check.

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On completion of your apprenticeship, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification, valuable workplace experience, and ongoing support to apply for suitable vacancies across the council. Our apprenticeship programme is designed to help you build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for a successful career.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 13 Aug 2026
Apply by 28 Aug 2026

Where you'd be based

LU5 5PX

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