Business Administration Apprentice – Level 3
Salary: £18,000
Programme start date: September 2026
Locations available: Bedford, Birmingham
Omni are recruiting on behalf of National Highways for the following Apprenticeship...
Connect the country. Shape your future. Start your career journey with us.
Ready to kickstart your career and make an impact? Our two-year Business Administration apprenticeship puts you at the centre of National Highways, playing a vital role to keep everything running smoothly in a large, dynamic business.
You’ll coordinate events, manage diaries, prepare reports, and handle calls and emails, connecting teams and driving projects forward. Alongside hands-on experience, you’ll explore areas like finance, project management and business performance, all while completing a Level 3 apprenticeship that will open doors to a wide range of careers at National Highways.
If you’re organised, love learning new skills and want a career that matters, this is your chance to start something big!
What You’ll Get in Return
Whether you're just starting out or exploring a new direction, our apprenticeships are a great way to kickstart your journey!
You’ll earn while you learn from day one, gaining real-world experience with plenty of support from your manager, mentors, a skills coach, and a buddy to help you settle in. Enjoy flexible working, protected study time, and a calendar of events and socials to build your connections and confidence. Your salary will grow as you progress (subject to performance) and we’ll help you to find a permanent role at the end of your apprenticeship.
You’ll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, annual leave starting at 26 days (rising to 31 days with service), access to health and wellbeing schemes, discounts and cashback on shopping, going out and more!
What You’ll Need to Succeed
You’ll need to bring a positive mindset, take ownership of your work, and be ready to adapt when things shift. We’re looking for great communicators who work well with others, stay organised, and think critically to solve problems. If you're curious, passionate, and keen to learn, you'll fit right in and grow fast.
To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you must:
Assessment Centres will run in May - June 2026, and you’ll hear back soon after about whether you’ve secured a place.
All offers to the programme are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks.
About Us
Our strategic road network is vital to connecting the country, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. Every single day, National Highways get millions of people to where they need to be as efficiently and safely as possible along more than 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads. We bring people together, keep businesses moving and help communities to stay connected.
We’re constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve in building and operating our roads, investing in both the right projects and the brightest talent to help shape our future. And that's where you come in!
Why You Should Join Us
At National Highways, we believe in building a connected country. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive, collaborative culture where all our people feel empowered, valued and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this.
If you share our values of safety, passion, teamwork, ownership, and integrity, you’ll thrive as part of our team.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're excited by shaping your future in a new direction, apply today and start your journey with us. Don’t miss out – submit your application early as we may close applications before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.
