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Apprentice Business Administrator

The Royal Yachting Association, based in Hamble, near Southampton, is the national governing body for all forms of recreational, competitive and professional boating.  It represents dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing, inland cruising and personal watercraft. 

Job Role: Apprentice Business Administrator

Salary: £17,293 per annum

Hours: Full-time - 35 hours per week

Location: Hamble

Start date: June 2026, fixed-term contract (15 months)

Are you looking for an Advanced Level Apprenticeship? Are you able to work both as a part of a team and unsupervised? Are you committed to getting the job done? Are you flexible and adaptable? Are you able to work under pressure without sacrificing accuracy? Do you have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide arrange of people and have attention to detail? If yes then this is the role for you.

The Racing Services Team sits within the Racing Sport Department and helps administer the rules of sailboat racing in the UK. The team answers queries on the rules, decides appeals against the decisions of protest committees, and trains volunteer race officials. 

Within the Racing Services Team also sits Technical, which is responsible for issuing certificates for national and international racing dinghies whilst also administering handicapping systems to allow boats on different types to race against each other. 

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide administrative support to the Racing Services Team on tasks as required
  • Answer general enquiries and requests for information and advice, referring to colleagues or volunteers as required
  • Process payments and issue documentation for the different services offered
  • Issue reminders to race officials falling due for renewal
  • Process applications and requests in accordance with RYA policies and procedures
  • Maintain the database to ensure relevant records are kept up to date
  • Work with colleagues to help organise courses, conferences and meetings
  • Support course attendees through the booking process
  • Issue documentation to attendees as requested by course instructors, committee chairs and colleagues
  • Prepare meeting agendas and minutes as required by the Technical Manager

Desired Skills:

  • Exceptional organisational skills
  • Good communication skills, especially on the telephone
  • Good written communication skills, including accurate spelling and grammar Numerate
  • Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
  • Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Understanding of databases
  • Ability to write minutes
  • Desirable: Knowledge of sailboat racing and organising competition

Qualifications required:

  • No qualifications are required, however a UK driving licence would be advantageous

The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:

  • 33 days holiday including public holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Birthday Day Off
  • 10% RYA contribution to a personal pension scheme
  • Free life insurance
  • Discounts platform for retail, entertainment, holidays & gym membership
  • Two paid volunteering days per annum
  • Free charging point for electric vehicles whilst on your working days at the office
  • Social events
  • RYA membership

To apply

Please use the link to apply on Lifetime our Apprenticeship providers website - Apprenticeships Jobs & Vacancies Near You | Lifetime Training

Job description 

Closing date for applications: 11 June 2026 

The RYA is committed to equality of opportunity.

As an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, we celebrate and welcome diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity, and creativity.

We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.