Administration and Marketing Apprentice

Apprenticeship - Business Administration Level 3 with HTP

Contract -Fixed term for 21 months

Location -Portsmouth

The Service

Solent Growth Partnership is a collaboration between Isle of Wight, Portsmouth City and Southampton City Councils We work collaboratively to deliver innovative business support and training solutions and help businesses across the Solent to grow, develop and succeed.

Our services include the Growth Hub, Skills Bootcamps and many other business focused initiatives.

Your New Role

Are you ready to kickstart your career in marketing and administration? As our new Marketing and Administration Apprentice, you'll be at the heart of a dynamic team supporting the Solent Growth Partnership. Based at the Civic Offices in Portsmouth, with opportunities to work from home and travel across the Solent area, you'll help promote a range of business support programmes while gaining hands-on experience in administration. From managing social media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to handling enquiries and maintaining our CRM system, your work will help connect and support local businesses.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while earning a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. You’ll be involved in raising purchase orders, processing payments, and supporting the team with day-to-day operations. If you're organised, have good communication skills, including the use of social media and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll need to succeed

Regardless of your age, previous experience or qualifications (although you must be at least 16 years of age and not in full-time education), we welcome applications from those that show potential, determination and a drive to succeed.

You will be someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in working in the small business sector. You will be professional yet approachable, able to work well in a team, and confident enough to take initiative when working independently.

You will have good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage your time effectively. You should be comfortable using digital tools, including social media platforms, and have good English and maths skills. If you are someone who can work under pressure, is flexible in your approach, and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Please download the Job profile below for the full details and expectations of this role

Additional information

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please email:jodi.Fair@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Interviews will be held week commencing 18th August 2025

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we get enough applications so please apply as soon as possible.

How to apply

To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile below to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.

When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement, please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. Please align your answers with the points on the job profile. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself and your achievements.

Please note that this role is initially office based whilst training then a mixture of working in the Civic Offices and working remotely, Details will be discussed at interview.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folder.

About Portsmouth City Council

What we can offer you

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800