Business Administration Apprentice

EDF Energy; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is offering a Business Administration Apprenticeship in Sunderland, UK, with a starting salary of £25,000. This two-year programme provides the chance to gain a Level 5 qualification, with opportunities for further advancement. You'll work closely with teams and engage in practical learning through rotations in various business departments. This apprenticeship is not just about training but forming a career path in the energy sector. Customisable benefits are included to enhance your experience.

Benefits

Customisable benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across different business departments.
• Gain exposure to major projects like NNG.
• Engage in practical learning supported by experienced mentors.

Skills

Self-motivated

Eager to learn

Teamwork

Task ownership

Education

Five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 including English and Maths

Relevant Level 2 qualification

Job description

About the Role

At EDF, Success is Personal. Wedon’tdefine it – you do. Join our Business Administration Apprenticeship and shape your future building an electric UK and Ireland. At EDF power solutions,you’ll learn, grow and make an impact in a way that’s unique to you.

The Opportunity

This two-year Business Administration Apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £25,000 and the training and support to help you achieve a Level5 qualification with opportunity to continue working towards Level 6 on successful completion.

You’ll regularly work in our offices with your team attending virtual training two days a month and completing study remotely, supported by EDF mentors. This programme is part of our journey towards An Electric Britain – and you’ll play a role in shaping that future.

Your Work Location

Your base location will be #Alexander House, Durham.

What You’ll Experience

• Rotations across different business departments
• Exposure to major projects like NNG
• Practical learning supported by experienced mentors
• Access to our Apprentice Hub and digital learning tools
• Opportunities to develop a wide range of transferable skills

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF apprenticeship programme, you need to have Five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 including English and Maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

You’ll be self-motivated, eager to learn and able to balance study with work. You’ll thrive in a team environment and enjoy taking ownership of tasks.

The Assessment Centre will be conducted virtually on the 9th April 2026. Candidates who progress beyond this stage may be required to attend an in‑person interview at #Alexander House, Durham on the 15th or 16th April. Applicants are therefore requested to keep these dates available where possible.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £25,000 per annum and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, any applicant who meets our minimum criteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) will be guaranteed an interview.

We anticipate significant interest in this apprenticeship – so pleased don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!

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Join us, and let’s do good together.