Business Administration Apprentice

Apprenticeship – Digital X

Starting October 2026.

Digital X brings together our digital, data, and engineering expertise to create simple, secure experiences and deliver innovative solutions that help the bank move faster and make banking better for everyone.

Programme length: 13 months

Salary: £25,785

Qualification gained: Business Administration Level 6

Location: Edinburgh

Our people work in different ways depending on their roles, and apprentices follow their team’s approach, which may be onsite or hybrid depending on the job.

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll conduct a wide and varied range of administration activities to support your team. You’ll also learn how headcount and workforce data is tracked and reported.

Day to day you’ll be:

• Workforce & Financial Awareness: Support accurate staff records and organisational charts, and develop an understanding of headcount tracking, budgeting, expenses, and financial controls.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Observe approval processes, audit trails, and assist with preparing documentation for compliance and control checks.
• CrossTeam Shadowing & Learning: Shadow HR, Finance, and Operations teams to understand workflows, actively participate in discussions and produce brief learning summaries.
• General Administrative Support: Assist with scheduling, reporting, meeting coordination, office supplies and correspondence.

Our apprenticeships will support you to learn, grow and build a career you are proud of.

You’ll also get:

• A starting salary of £25,785
• Flexible benefits, 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, and a monthly retirement fund contribution
• A fully funded apprenticeship - Business Administration Level 6

We’re looking for highly driven individuals with strong determination and motivation to succeed. You’ll demonstrate excellent organisational, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build, maintain, and strengthen relationships at all levels.

You’ll also:

• Keep the customer at the centre of everything you do
• Be creative and open to new ideas
• Solve problems proactively and confidently offer solutions
• Use analytical and logical thinking, and adapt well to change
• Plan and organise your work effectively, prioritising your time well

Our apprenticeships are designed for people new to the subject. If you already have substantial experience or qualifications in this area, you may be overqualified. Please check our FAQs before applying.

You’ll also need to have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. Unfortunately, this role does not meet Skilled Worker Visa requirements.

Inclusion and accessibility

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or in the role itself, please let us know, we’re happy to support you.
 

Our application window closes once we receive enough applications to fill the cohort so apply as soon as you’re ready to make sure you don’t miss out.

Make sure you’ve listed your qualifications and experience on your CV before applying. Here’s an example of a good ‘CV.’

Visit our ‘Application Support’ page for information on the recruitment journey and answers to the most common queries.

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