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Business Administration Apprentice x 2
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Home Office register entry: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, Dudley
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Closest occupation match: SOC 2439, Business, research and administrative professionals not elsewhere classified. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £56,600 a year.
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Role description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Business Administration Apprentices in the Apprenticeship and Learning & Organisational Development Teamat The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.
Our Business Administration apprenticeship offers you the chance to earn a salary, gain valuable experience and new skills, whilst supported to achieve a professional qualification.
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is looking for individuals who are:
- Pro-active
- Enthusiastic
- Self-motivated
- Caring and Respectful
Individuals will also be keen to learn and develop new skills and willing to be flexible to meet the changing demands of the service.
Assessments for both posts will take place on 1st October 2026.
Main duties of the job
Apprenticeship Programme details:
Apprenticeship standard - Business Administration, Level 3.
Training provider will be Dudley College
The programme will be on a fixed term contract for 18 months.
Salary will be paid at National Apprentice wage, £8.00 per hour with a yearly salary of £15,642.90 for the first 12 months. For the final 6 months, this will change to minimum wage for age.
Eligibility
Candidates must have:
- Maths and English - GCSE grade D or above, grade 3 to 9, or equivalent in Functional Skills at level 1.
Please Note: you will need to provide original certificates as proof of these qualifications.
Successful candidates who have a GCSE grade D/3:
- If aged 16 to 18 will be required to complete Functional Skills and achieve level 2.
- If aged 19 or above, are strongly recommended to complete Functional Skills and achieve level 2.
Candidates who hold the following qualifications are not eligible:
- A degree / degree level qualification or higher in Business Administration or similar related subject
- NVQ/QCF / Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 or higher in Business Administration
Candidates who have previously started or part completed a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship, must declare this on their application.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15,600 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
253-0826-8207223
Job locations
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Last verified against our ingestion on 27 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.