Job Title: Business Administration Apprentice – September 2025 Start.

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

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Can you say ‘yes’?...

• Do you have Positive ‘can do’ attitude?
• Do you have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy?
• Do you have good communication skills?
• Do you have the ability to handle confidential information with discretion?

As our Business Administration Apprentice you will assist the Executive Assistant in the administrative support of the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring smooth running of calendars, administration functions and on-going projects. Whilst completing a Level 3 business Administration apprenticeship. 

What you’ll be doing…

• Assist the MD KINE’s EA / Line manager with managing ad hoc projects.
• Re-organise & manage post-room and organise post.
• Re-organise and manage stationary room, including ensuring adequate stock levels.
• General office support (ensuring adequate stock of cleaning supplies / catering supplies)
• Assist with the planning and preparation of internal / external meetings.
• Assist with facilities management within Head Office including the coordination of refurbishments and renovation projects.
• Assist with management of internal meeting rooms (Boardroom / Discovery / Glass)
• Processing of expenses for members of the SLT / Executive Assistant
• Conducting any research line manager / SLT require.
• Assist with domestic and international travel arrangements (flights / transportation / hotels / restaurants)
• Assist with the coordination of company events.
• Be an active member of the H&S committee.
• Manage corporate gifting.
• Respect the Knauf values: Commitment, Entrepreneurship, Partnership and Menschlichkeit and apply them in your daily work.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours, and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.

If you have any of the following – this would be an added advantage:

• Proficient user of IT Systems (MS Office suite….)
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We'll provide:

• 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
• Group Income Protection
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
• Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Staff Bonus Scheme
• Career Progression Routes
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Perkbox
• Access to Costco Membership
• Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
• On site Gyms
• Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• On site Car Charging Point

What happens next?

Applications for this role will close on 30th April. 

A recruitment assessment day for the apprenticeship program will take place in our St Helens Head Office on Wednesday 7^th May which you must be able to attend.