Business Support Apprentice (18 months)

Kick start your career in Business Support. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Birmingham care-experienced young person to join our Rights and Participation team as a Business Support Apprentice. The team’s core business is to empower children and young people to have a voice in decisions that affect their lives. This role is designed to help you gain valuable skills, experience, and a nationally recognised qualification while making a real difference in people’s lives.

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals. You will help with the organisation and day‑to‑day delivery of business support tasks, while receiving tailored support and mentoring. You’ll learn on the job alongside experienced colleagues, with structured training and ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the operation and maintenance of administrative systems, including monitoring, recording and processing information in a consistent, accurate and responsive manner.
• Undertaking a range of clerical and administrative tasks to support the day‑to‑day running of the service.
• Providing support at meetings as required by the business, including note‑taking and the timely production and distribution of outputs.
• Maintaining accurate file and data records, ensuring information is organised, up to date and managed appropriately.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of events and activities for children and young people, including attending events as required.

In this role, we are looking for a dependable and motivated apprentice who is passionate about learning and developing strong business support skills while contributing positively to the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Birmingham care-experienced young people (this opportunity is ringfenced for you).
• A genuine interest in helping others and making a positive impact.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance.

No prior experience is required – full training will be provided.

 What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a professional business improvement environment.
• Support from a dedicated mentor and training provider.
• Skills that can lead to a rewarding career in social care, business improvement or related fields.

For more information on the role download the job description and person speciation attached. 

 How to Apply

If this sounds like something you’d love to do, we’d love to hear from you! To find out more, please contact Dawn Crooks and Gayle Mason-Gordon at [email protected]

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.