Business Administration Apprenticeship (Health & Safety)

  • Company: London Luton Airport
  • Location: Central Bedfordshire, LU2 9NU
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £24,242.00
  • Sector: Admin/ Office / HR
  • Ref: VAC-13959
  • Application Deadline Date: 21/08/2025
  • Start Date: 01/10/2025
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Mon-Fri; 9.00am-5.30pm

Brief Description

Are you looking to gain an apprenticeship in Business administration? Do you live in a LU1- LU4 postcode? London Luton Airport have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join their Health and Safety team!

Qualifications Required

You will need to have GCSE grades A*- C (9-4) in English and maths, or equivalent.

If you would like further clarity or to speak to someone regarding these requirements, please contact us on 01234291225 or email on Apprenticeships@Bedford.ac.uk
and we can discuss further with you.

Personal Qualities

A positive, ‘can do’ attitude — someone who gets involved, takes ownership, and takes pride in their work
Thrives on variety and can adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment like London Luton Airport
Great at prioritising tasks and ready to tackle challenges head-on
Quick-thinking and flexible when plans change
Excellent communicator and collaborator, confident working with different teams
Able to analyse and interpret information and present it clearly to various audiences
Willing and able to travel across airport sites and to off-site training days
Eager to learn quickly in a reactive, evolving workplace
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions to support our passengers and protect the environment
Understands and follows health and safety protocols

Skills Required

Desired Requirements:
Confidence using ICT systems and Microsoft Office packages, Excellent communicator

Training to be Provided

- Level 3 Business Administration
- Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths

Future Prospects

Pathway to other administrator roles within the business or a junior level role within the H&S team, Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

Join the Health & Safety Team in London Luton Airport's Commercial Department as an Apprentice - London Luton Airport Apprenticeship Programme.

This is an exciting opportunity through the London Luton Airport Apprenticeship Programme. This opportunity is for local residents from LU1 to LU4 to join the Health & Saftey team- while earning a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification with Bedford College Group.

As an apprentice supporting our Health & Safety team, you will play a key role in keeping people, passengers, and partners safe every day. You’ll help manage vital documentation, procedures, and communications that ensure compliance, smooth operations, and a safe working environment across the airport.

This is a vital function at London Luton Airport, involving the processing and management of Health & Safety records, permits, inductions, and paperwork that keep the busy environment moving.

Your Typical Duties Will Include:
• Using content management systems to maintain internal Health & Safety databases
• Organising and storing Health & Safety paperwork, permits, and computer-based records
• Devising and maintaining office systems to support safety compliance
• Booking rooms, attending meetings, taking minutes, and keeping records for Health & Safety briefings
• Coordinating H&S training for LLA Departments
• Managing budgets and supporting invoicing for safety equipment and services
• Liaising with staff across departments and external contractors on Health & Safety matters
• Supporting all departments at London Luton Airport in regards to managing Health & Safety compliance
• The opportunity to work on ad hoc external projects
• Ordering and maintaining supplies, including safety equipment and documentation
• Sorting and distributing post and official notices
• Photocopying and printing Health & Safety documents for team members
• Organising and delivering site inductions to new staff and contractors
• Assisting with site inspections
• Collecting and storing Health & Safety documentation such as risk assessments and method statements
• Shadowing H&S Coordinator & Advisors
• Using Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and other software to create safety reports, records, and presentations.

Typical Work Pattern
• 37 hours per week (Including one study day)
• Typical working hours between 09:00 – 17:30

Training & Apprenticeship Details
• You will be enrolled in the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship programme, fully funded through an accredited training provider. The successful apprentice will attend 10 mandatory monthly delivery sessions in college from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Apprentices can attend the Bedford or Dunstable campus and will cover topics such as

• Introduction, Managing Performance, Professionalism and Quality
• The Organisation, Value of your Skills and Personal Qualities
• Legislation, Regulations, Policies, Procedures and Processes
• IT, Record and Document Production Skills
• Stakeholders, Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and Organisation
• Business Fundamentals including Decision Making and Problem Solving
• External Environmental Factors
• Project Management
• Project Workshop

All apprenticeships are subject to passing enhanced background checks in aviation. This job description is intended to give an appreciation of the role and the range of duties and responsibilities to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed on an on-going basis. The apprentice will be required at all times to perform any other reasonable tasks, as requested by the Line Manager in order to meet the operational needs of the business.

Other Information

Assessment day will be held Tuesday 2nd of September. To apply, you must be: Aged 18 or over
Local Luton Resident LU1-LU4. Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.

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