Business Admin Apprentice

Make UK

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About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to provide essential administrative support to our Membership and Events teams. This role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of our day-to-day activities, contributing to a positive experience for our members and event participants.

  • Process new membership applications, upgrades/downgrades, and resignations in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Generate and issue invoices for new memberships and annual renewals.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date member records within the CRM system and on the member platform.
  • Assist with the onboarding process for new members, including welcome communications and introductory materials.
  • Handle member queries via phone and email, ensuring a professional and helpful response at all times.
  • Support Membership Managers with day-to-day administrative tasks and ad-hoc requests.
  • Provide admin support across a variety of MakeUK Defence events such as webinars, Meet the Buyer sessions, and the annual MakeUK Defence Summit and Dinner.
  • Manage event bookings and registrations, ensuring all attendee information is recorded and communicated accurately.
  • Respond to event-related enquiries and provide clear, timely information to participants and stakeholders.
  • Assist in the preparation of event materials, such as delegate lists, name badges, and joining instructions.
  • Attend selected events to provide onsite support, including registration, delegate coordination, and general assistance as needed.
  • Help gather and input post-event feedback and support follow-up communications.
  • Ensure CRM and internal databases are kept current, accurate, and compliant with data protection regulations.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in administration workflows and customer service.
  • Potential full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate. Internal progression in the organisation is available when the opportunity arises.

About the Training

  • This is a fully work-based programme. You will get allocated time to complete your apprenticeship work and also receive regular meetings with your training provider
  • You will be studying the L3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard over an 18-month period.
  • Remote work. May be asked to travel to the office for check-ins and reviews. Dronfield, S18 8PW

About the Employer

Make UK Defence is a national not-for-profit, member owned defence trade association, part of Make UK the manufacturers' organisation. We champion and support the UK's innovative and diverse defence supply chain.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

Training Provider

ZENITH PEOPLE LIMITED

Course/Training

Business administrator (level 3)

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