Company:

Synonymous SportSynonymous Sport

Address:

104 New London Road ,Chelmsford ,CM2 0RG
Hours per week: 37.5
Salary: £ 17500 peryear
Working week: Mon to Fri. 9.00-5.00pm
Closing Date: 17/04/2026 12:00 am
Description:

Role Background 

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive Apprentice PA & Events Coordinator to support senior leadership and the delivery of Synonymous Sport’s growing events portfolio. 

This is a development role with structured training, clear management and direct exposure to leadership. The role sits within the Support & Growth function of the business and exists to: 

  • Protect and free up Founder time
  • Improve internal organisation and execution rhythm
  • Ensure professional, well-coordinated event delivery
  • Support smooth day-to-day operations 
  • Founder and event’s support is the priority focus of the role. 

Role Purpose 

The purpose of this role is to: 

  • Provide structured support to the Founder (primary priority) 
  • Support the Head of Operations (Integrator) with internal coordination 
  • Coordinate the administration and logistics of Synonymous Sport events 

You will report directly to the Head of Operations (Integrator), who will manage priorities, workload and development. This ensures clear direction, appropriate scope and strong mentorship, while maintaining close collaboration with the Founder and wider Senior Leadership Team. 

Headline Responsibilities 

Founder Support (Primary Focus) 

  • Coordinate the Founder’s diary, including meeting scheduling and travel coordination 
  • Assist with structured inbox management, identifying priority communications 
  • Maintain and track the Founder’s task ensuring deadlines and follow-ups are monitored 
  • Prepare meeting agendas, notes and follow-up actions 
  • Attend selected meetings to take accurate minutes and record agreed actions 
  • Ensure actions are assigned, recorded and followed up 
  • Anticipate scheduling, travel and preparation needs to maximise efficiency 
  • Support structured problem-solving tasks by gathering information, preparing summaries and escalating where needed 
  • Provide professional administrative support relating to the Founder’s agreed business and external interests, with clearly defined boundaries 
  • Management of Synonymous Sport Hospitality and Ticketing 

Events Coordination & Administration (Secondary Focus) 

• Support planning and administration of all Synonymous Sport events 

• Maintain guest lists, ticket allocations and attendance records 

• Assist with supplier coordination and documentation 

• Support the planning and coordination of Private Round Table events 

• Help coordinate quarterly internal team events 

• Assist with post-event follow-ups and reporting 

 

Head of Operations & Internal Coordination 

  • Support internal meeting scheduling and action tracking 
  • Maintain task trackers and documentation (Asana, Capsule CRM etc.) 
  • Assist with reporting coordination (event sales, pipeline updates etc.) 
  • Help ensure information is organised, accurate and up to date 
  • Support internal meeting rhythm (preparation, note-taking, follow-up) 

Office & Administrative Support 

  • Manage office stationery and basic supplies 
  • Maintain organised digital filing and documentation systems 
  • Support practical business-related tasks and logistics as required (e.g. venue visits, supplier collections, document handling, operational materials) 
  • Support ad hoc administrative tasks where capacity allows 

Training, Development & Support 

  • You will receive structured onboarding, regular check-ins and ongoing development support from the Head of Operations (Integrator). 
  • You will also gain exposure to the Founder and senior leadership team, learning how a sports marketing agency operates at a senior level. 
Requirements:

Person Specification – Essential: 

We are looking for someone who is driven, eager to learn and proactive, with the ability to take clear direction and operate professionally in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail 
  • Confident communicator (written and verbal) 
  • Comfortable supporting senior stakeholders 
  • Proactive, reliable and professional 
  • Calm under pressure 
  • Eager to learn and develop 
  • Competent with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) 

 

No prior experience required – full training and support provided. 

Skills required:
Training to be provided:

Business Administration Level 3 Standard

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training. Your training will include:

Information Technology

Record Document Production

Stakeholders and Stakeholder Management

Policies

Business Fundamentals

Planning and Organisation

Relevant Regulation

Processes

Effective Project Management

Managing Performance

For a full overview of the business administrator standard please click on the following link: https://creativealliance.org.uk/apprenticeships/business-administrator-level-3/

Things to consider:

Benefits
Alongside a competitive apprenticeship salary, you’ll enjoy a flexible working environment. Our office is currently based in Chelmsford, Essex, where you’ll collaborate closely with the Founder, Head of Operations and wider team.
No two weeks are the same, with a mix of office collaboration, remote working, off-site meetings and live events.
• Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship qualification
• Structured mentoring from Head of Operations
• Direct exposure to Founder and senior leadership
• Access to tickets and hospitality for major sporting events
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional time off at Christmas
• Your birthday off as additional annual leave
• Company pension
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working (typical hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
• Performance-related bonus aligned to agreed objectives
• Quarterly team events

Future prospects: