2026 Apprenticeship – Operational Training Administrator

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Operational training

Working on complex construction projects requires well trained, and competent people to meet the project delivery needs. Operational training is a key function within talent and people which supports the business to meet all its required training needs, and ensure our people are competent in their roles.

Role Overview

You will be working in operational training, developing as an apprentice to become an operational training specialist. You will be supporting the training and compliance manager to administer training needs across the UK business. 

The Training administrator role will involve working as part of a team and independently on occasions. The role will involve supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of training delivery.  You will develop key skills and behaviours to support your own progression towards training delivery and management responsibilities.  

The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the business and interact with both internal employees and external suppliers. With a focus on adding value, the role of operational training administrator contributes to the efficiency of our training delivery, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required will support the development of a wide range of skills.

The operational training administrator is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing further skills. The training operational administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and their own time, problem-solving skills, decision-making and the potential for training management responsibilities.

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to…….

• To learn, understand and then maintain the businesses operational training system
• To learn how to manage any shared inboxes and respond in line with service level agreements in place
• To learn how to carry out administrative tasks for any in house operational training
• Helping with data collation for reporting on training delivery and meeting audit requirements.

Location  

Dartford Kent  

Apprenticeship Level and Standard 

Business administrator / Skills England

Entry requirements

Applicants must generally have as a minimum: 

• Five GCSEs at Grade C or higher achieved within the last 10 years

However, please check the specific course entry requirements via the Skills England links above.

We are looking for candidates who also meet the following criteria: 

• Strong interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills
• Attention to detail
• Passion for continuous improvement and willingness to learn
• Passion for People, Construction, Engineering & Delivering Projects
• Eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role

Our Application Process 

We are committed to providing a clear and supportive recruitment journey. Here is what you can expect when applying for one of our apprenticeship opportunities: 

• CV Submission 
  Submit your CV for review. We will assess your application against the entry criteria for the role you are applying for. 

• Online Assessment 
  You will complete a series of assessments designed to understand how you approach workplace situations, your preferred ways of working, as well as exercises to evaluate your critical thinking and numerical reasoning skills. 

• Video Interview 
  At this stage, you will be invited to record responses to two questions set by our hiring team. You will have sufficient time to prepare and ensure you present yourself confidently. 

• Assessment Centre 
  Our in-person assessment centres, held at a LOR office, provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities. This is also a chance to experience our culture first-hand. 

• Outcome 
  We aim to provide feedback and communicate the outcome of your assessment centre within two weeks. 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close a role once enough candidates have applied. We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible, so you don't miss the opportunity to be considered.

Accessibility and Support 
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support with your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

  **The Professional Apprenticeship Programme will commence in September 2026**