Kick-start your career with Great British Energy - Nuclear!
Are you ready to do something exciting with your future? At Great British Energy - Nuclear, we’re helping power the UK with clean, reliable energy — and you could be part of it. As a Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll be a key part of a supportive team doing important work. From organising meetings to keeping things running behind the scenes, you’ll play a crucial role in something much bigger — shaping the future of energy in Britain. If you’re organised, curious, and up for a challenge, this is your chance to shine.

Qualification Requirements
5 GCSEs Grade A*-C / 9-4 including Maths and English.

Other equivalent qualifications will also be considered

Salary - £23,809 per annum

Benefits

Holiday Allowance - 25 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
Flexible Working Hours
Work from Home
Eyecare
Employee Assistance Programme
Onsite Parking

Location - Great British Energy – Nuclear, Executive Support Office, Renaissance House, Lakeside Drive, Centre Park, Warrington, WA1 1QF

Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Duration - 18 months

Start Date - September 2026

Interview Date - 21st & 24th August 2026

Closing Date for Applications - 3rd August 2026

To Apply
To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. Once you submit, you will receive an email to verify your email address that will then submit your application to us. If you do not receive an email confirming your application, please check with us that this has been submitted.

If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on recruitment@cogentskills.com for assistance

Next Steps

Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.

The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager

Job Description

As a Business Administration Apprentice at Great British Energy - Nuclear, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a dynamic and supportive environment where every day brings new challenges and learning experiences. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the organisation by managing calendars, booking meetings, and handling important documents.

Your contributions will help keep the business delivering as you support business meetings and travel arrangements, process commercial approval forms, and maintain accurate records.

This role offers a unique blend of administrative tasks and interaction with various departments, allowing you to develop a diverse skill set. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts the efficiency and success of the company, all while being part of a team that values professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement.

If you're someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to grow within a reputable company, this role is perfect for you.

Job Responsibilities

Manage calendars and book meetings: Ensure efficient scheduling and coordination of meetings and appointments
File company information: Organise and maintain documents on SharePoint and the company's management system
Document lifecycle management: Handle formatting, grammatical review, and issue documents using the Quality Management System
Mailbox management: Respond to emails promptly and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
Support business meetings and travel arrangements: Coordinate logistics including booking venues and arranging equipment
Support commercial activities: Ensure accurate and timely processing of forms related to commercial activities
Maintain accurate records and handling of company information
Assist in organising meetings, events and logistics
Generate and distribute reports as needed
Conduct reviews and maintenance of records and processes for compliance
Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth operations
Support with routine office management tasks

Candidate Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required

Diary and meeting coordination support
Supporting stakeholder communication and correspondence (with guidance)
Document preparation, formatting and document control
Providing administrative and organisational support to the team
Supporting prioritisation and workload and time management
Proficient in IT packages (e.g. MS Office)
Able to produce accurate documents and maintain accurate records
Able to communicate effectively across a range of channels
Able to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Able to work to a high standard with attention to detail
Able to use digital and basic project management tools appropriately
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and an understanding of discretion and confidentiality

Training To Be Delivered

Qualification to be delivered: Level 3 Business Administration

Apprenticeship Standard: Business Administrator

Training Provider: City Skills Limited

Delivery model: You will be allocated a City Skills tutor and coach who will support and guide you for the duration of your apprenticeship. Training delivery is in a blended learning format using a combination of live taught classes, 1-2-1 coaching and E-learning

Future Prospects

This role is part of our talent plan for the future. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to be considered for any other suitable vacancies.

To find out more about Administration roles and what careers it could lead to, visit the Not Just Lab Coats website.

Things To Be Considered

Cogent Skills is managing the recruitment process in partnership with GBE-N. To ensure fairness and equality of opportunity all applications must be made by completing the application on the Cogent Skills Apprenticeship portal.

The successful candidate will be employed by Cogent Skills Services Ltd but will undertake all on-job learning with GBE-N.

About Great British Energy - Nuclear

Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) is a new government arm’s length body supporting the delivery of Britain’s energy security and net zero, making sure that we can power Britain from Britain sustainably. It has been set up to turn nuclear ambition into reality.

GBE-N’s first step was to start the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in July 2023. SMRs can potentially be quicker to deploy and less expensive to build than traditional nuclear power plants because they are smaller, have factory based modular manufacturing, and more flexible deployment options.

GBE-N is aiming to deliver fast, based on a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity and creates an inclusive workplace. It draws on deep nuclear expertise and experience both in this country and abroad. And it can unlock billions of pounds of private and public investment from design to operation, helping to get sites ready for development, and working to grow manufacturing capacity and skills capability.

Our activities will be driven by our values, which are:

Trust - We prioritise safety, we act responsibly and with integrity.

Collaborative - We work as a team; we value diversity and expertise.

Challenge - We are curious and courageous in the way we think and act.

Care - We are thoughtful, inclusive and respectful of others.

Drive - We get things done and we make a difference.

If you have a disability and would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you are able to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at recruitment@cogentskills.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship - Great British Energy - Nuclear