Reports to:  Head of Support Services 

Direct reports: None 

Location: Northampton   

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Salary: £18,200 

Benefits: Vitality Health Insurance, 30 days annual leave, 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, paid enhanced DBS, free onsite parking, personal training budget, matchday tickets/club discounts  

BACKGROUND 

Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club was formed in 1880, when Reverend Samuel Wathen Wigg identified rugby as a way to channel the energies of some of the county’s more troubled youngsters. More than 140 years on, Northampton Saints Foundation continues his legacy, using the power of sport and the values of rugby to INSPIRE, SUPPORT and EDUCATE thousands of people each year. Our education and social inclusion programmes inspire the current generation to learn, develop new skills, increase confidence and where appropriate return to education, training or employment. 

ROLE   

As Business Support Administrator Apprentice at Northampton Saints Foundation you will be responsible for helping the Foundation run effectively by providing a support service to all departments. 

The Administration role will be responsible for a range of administrative, financial and IT tasks supporting different departments throughout the Foundation. Administration duties include all regular office-based administration, call management and maintenance of the CRM database – Salesforce.  

The successful candidate will be honest, hardworking, and willing to go above and beyond within their work. They will be respectful and understanding of the Foundation’s work. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Complete a breadth of daily administration tasks across a number of departments: data collation, invoicing coordination, room booking management, minute-taking, maintaining stock lists and ordering office supplies as needed. 
• Assisting the Finance team with administration duties, such as chasing invoices.  
• Assisting Foundation Team in planning and arranging events and activities across all programmes. 
• Contacting and liaising with Foundation partners, including companies, schools and colleges to promote and book Foundation activities utilising Salesforce. 
• Undertaking specific projects as requested by the Head of Support Services / Foundation Team  
• Ordering, organising and managing equipment, furniture, IT etc.  
• HR support and administration including completing right to work checks and booking training. 
• Monitor and maintain admin inbox, liasing with appropriate departments to respond to requests. 
• Liaise with IT to order equipment and resolve IT issues that arise. 
• Scheduling appropriate meeting times, booking rooms and planning refreshments for meetings and events. 
• Company vehicle fleet administration, making bookings with garages and keeping accurate records. 
• Support with marketing administrative tasks. 
• Input and extract data to/from CRM system. 
• Support departments with producing, updating and formatting company documents  
• Attending staff meetings and training when required 

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS  

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal 

• Positive mindset, reliable and resilient.    

• Ability to build rapport with the team and all those in the business  

• Good time management and ability to prioritise  

• Good numeracy, organisation, and computer skills  

• Ability to use initiative to resolve problems and suggest improvements.  

• Seeks to find efficiencies   

• Must have good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures.   

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office 

• Ability to learn new IT systems.  

OUR VALUES  

All employees are expected to demonstrate and uphold our company values in their day-to-day work. These values guide how we collaborate, make decisions, and deliver impact. By embodying these principles, every team member contributes to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture that supports our mission and goals 

We are One Team – We support each other, share success, and work together towards common goals 
We are Role Models – We lead with integrity, humility, and accountability — at every level. 
We are a Safe Space – We create an environment where everyone feels secure, respected, and able to be themselves. 
We are Inclusive – We value every individual and actively work to ensure everyone feels they belong. 

OTHER 

This apprenticeship is part-funded and supported by Coach Core's charitable programme, creating employment opportunities for 16–24-year-olds who have faced barriers to education, employment, or career progression. They support young people with the potential to succeed who may have experienced financial disadvantage, additional learning needs, caring responsibilities or other personal or socio-economic challenges. No previous experience is required – we're looking for enthusiasm, potential and a willingness to learn. Coach Core provides additional support throughout the apprenticeship, while the Foundation is responsible for the final recruitment decision. 

The role description, person specification, role grade and role title may be subject to change at the discretion of the Northampton Saints Foundation and in accordance with business developments. Any changes will be communicated to the role holder as appropriate.   

Northampton Saints Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from a fully diverse range of candidates, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.   

Northampton Saints Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and adheres to principles of safer recruitment. This role involves regulated activity with children, and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check with a Barred List check as a condition of employment. 

A full, clean driving license is essential.      

APPLICATION: 

Please send CV and covering letter to HR@northamptonsaintsfoundation.org with your name and role applied for in the subject line. 

Closing date: 23^rd September 2026  

Please note, if we receive a large number of applications, we may close the process early, so interested parties are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.  

Any CV’s, contact details or other personal data shared with Northampton Saints Foundation in relation to this position will be processed for recruitment purposes only. We are storing this data in line with our privacy policy, and any information will only be shared internally as required to undertake shortlisting and interviews with those directly connected to the recruitment process.  

We would like to keep this data until this position is filled. When that period is over, we will delete your data unless we specifically inform you that we will keep it on file for future roles.  

To see a copy of our privacy policy or if you have any queries relating to how we manage personal data, please contact admin@northamptonsaintsfoundation.org.