Business Administrator Apprentice

The Vacancy
We are seeking a Business Administrator Apprentice to join our team, providing critical support with data management, analysis, and daily administrative tasks. In this role, you will play an important part in enhancing business processes and contributing to strategic decisions using data-driven insights.

This is a full time role, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 (37 hours per week), with one day a week at college.

You must be able to start on Monday 5th January 2026
The majority of your apprenticeship will be spent in the workplace, where you will learn by doing. You will develop your skills through direct participation in day-to-day tasks, collaborating with colleagues, and applying your knowledge to real business scenarios. This practical, hands-on approach is designed to build your confidence and expertise, preparing you for a successful future career.

Responsibilities:

• Data Management & Analysis
• Perform accurate data entry and updates across various platforms.
• Gather business data from internal systems and ensure information is correctly inputted and maintained.
• Utilise Microsoft Suite tools to analyse and present data in a clear, accessible manner.
• Assist with data cleansing processes to maintain consistent and accurate records.
• Support the creation of visual reports for management, enabling effective monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Work closely with colleagues to collect relevant data and present findings in an accessible format.
• Contribute to ongoing efforts to track and measure business performance.
• Assist the team with administrative tasks such as filing, updating documents, and managing data requests from different departments.
• Help maintain organised records and coordinate workflows across functions for smooth day-to-day operations.

Learning Outcomes:

• Data Handling & Security
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Communication & Business Intelligence
• Commercial Awareness

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• English; GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent**
• Maths; GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent**
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret.
• Team player

Salary and Benefits:

• £17,000 per annum
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, payroll giving, cycle to work and private health care.
• Regular training and career development

RSK Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer.
About Us
Water Research Centre (WRc) is an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth that boasts more than 90 years of delivering leading, technical research and innovation services to the global water, waste management and energy sectors. Its subsidiary business, Cognica, is a leading provider of intelligent information-management solutions and services to the construction and estate-management markets. The businesses are based in Swindon, UK.

WRc's 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.

The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, "innovation through collaboration".

WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?