The City of London Corporation has a vacancy for a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice at the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre. Based at Heathrow airport, the Animal Reception Centre is a unique facility that provides an unequalled service to the airlines transporting live animals. The main remit of the HARC is to enforce U.K. and E.U. legislation with regards to animal health and welfare. The HARC also provides temporary accommodation to the huge variety and quantity of animals that pass-through Heathrow airport each year. The administration team are fundamental in carrying out reception and administration duties to support the smooth operation of the business. 

Therefore, this position will be suitable for someone who has a basic knowledge (Level 2 or equivalent) in Business Administration and would like to develop their skills and knowledge with a Level 3 apprenticeship to become a fully qualified Administration Officer. 

This apprenticeship role is based at Heathrow Animal Reception Centre and will last for 18 months (including time to complete your End Point Assessment). 

If you are enthusiastic and committed to achieving your Level 3 Business Administration qualification and are eligible to apply, we would love to hear from you. 

To qualify for this apprenticeship, you will need to be: 

•             16 or over by the end of the summer holidays 

•             Living in England 

•             Not in full-time education at the time of applying 

If you are a non-UK citizen – you need to have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship. 

Selected apprenticeships require evidence of English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent.  

If we request specific qualification evidence it will be required before applications are considered, please send copies of your certificates and application reference number to CoLHR.Apprenticeships@cityoflondon.gov.uk . 

Prior learning: If you have prior learning e.g., a similar or higher level of qualification like the apprenticeship we will be unable to consider your application as your prior learning will not meet the funding rule criteria. If you have prior experience in a similar role to the apprenticeship your experience may also exclude you from an apprenticeship. 

If you have any questions on this, please contact CoLHR.Apprenticeships@cityoflondon.gov.uk  

Selection for the apprenticeship is on the basis of suitability and commitment to the apprenticeship not qualification. 

Please see the Job Information Pack for further information.   

Please ensure you answer the questions included in the pack in the Supporting Information section on the application form. 

Closing date:  12 noon on 16 October 2025 

To apply online, please click the Apply online button below.  

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV868 if you experience any problems.  A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732. 

Please note that this apprenticeship is not available to current City of London employees. 

As part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to undertake a prior learning check, all prior qualifications will be verified through the education system to ensure no prior learning has taken place that will impact the apprentice criteria before a successful candidate is formally offered the apprenticeship. 

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.