Network Rail are looking to recruit 10 new apprentices to join their Business Services division based in the centre of Manchester next to Piccadilly train station. Apprentices will be well trained and supported throughout the apprenticeship programme. Role includes, successful team working, personal effectiveness techniques and business finance.

Apprentices will be allocated to one main core team within Network Rail’s Route Services, and over the 17-month programme will get the opportunity to have exposure to different areas of the Shared Services department, to develop their knowledge and skills. Core teams include:

Payroll
Human Resources (HR) / Recruitment
Customer Services Helpdesk
Accounts Payable
Data Reporting

Once training is complete, apprentices will have the option to work 5 days in the office or can work 2-3 days in the office and the remainder from home.

The apprenticeship programme will cover the following learning modules:

Communication & interpersonal skills
Compliance & data security
Regulation & change
Problem solving & decision making
Supply chains and external market forces
Business improvement techniques
Project management skills

This highly reputable organisation has a fantastic track record for developing and investing in their apprentices, with most securing permanent job positions at the end of the programme.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Alongside your duties, you will also be studying towards the level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, which includes learning from business administration specialists

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if not already achieved)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Training provided by the employer and online with The Apprentice Academy
1 to 1 coaching with experienced coach

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

following roles exist at various level’s across the organisation and Network Rail actively promotes from within:

Risk Management
Quality Management
Finance
Business Admin
Project Management

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Logical

Things to consider

Network Rail employ over 30,000 people and have hired apprentices with us for a number of years.

Employer Name

Network Rail Limited

Training provider

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator (level 3)

How to apply?

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Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Business Services Apprentice Advanced Level 3 (A level)