Business Admin Apprentice - County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service

An exciting opportunity to join County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service as a Business Administration Apprentice within the Service Training Centre. This 18-month Level 3 apprenticeship offers hands-on experience supporting training operations while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is seeking to appoint a Business Administration Apprentice to support the Service Training Centre and Driver Training function.

Working within the People and Organisational Development Directorate, the apprentice will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of training operations. Duties will include managing shared inboxes, maintaining accurate training and competency records, producing correspondence and reports, updating IT systems (including Microsoft Office, databases and SharePoint), assisting with course scheduling, and liaising with internal teams and external organisations such as NEAS, Police and Mountain Rescue.

The role includes reception duties, handling confidential information, responding to internal and external enquiries, supporting small projects, and contributing to performance reporting. The apprentice will work in a busy, fast-paced environment and will represent the Service in a professional manner at all times.

This post is based at the Service Training Centre, Bowburn and Spennymoor Fire Station, although flexibility to work at other Service locations may be required.

CDDFRS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and operates within the NFCC Code of Ethics. The Service vision is “Safest People, Safest Places.”

• Training

  Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship (18 months)

  One day per week attendance at New College Durham

  On-the-job training within the Service Training Centre

  Training in Service I T systems, databases and record management

  Ongoing support from line manager and colleagues

  Participation in the Service appraisal and development process

  Additional relevant training where appropriate

• Skills Required

  IT skills, Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Team working

• Employer Description

  County Durham and Darlington Fire & Rescue Service

27/02/2026

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship (18 months)

One day per week attendance at New College Durham

On-the-job training within the Service Training Centre

Training in Service I T systems, databases and record management

Ongoing support from line manager and colleagues

Participation in the Service appraisal and development process

Additional relevant training where appropriate

IT skills, Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Team working Bowburn South Industrial Estate DH6 5AD County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Training Centre Bowburn South Industrial Estate County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service