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Employer Engagement Apprentice MidKent College

MidKent College are an educational establishment with campuses based in Gillingham and Maidstone, Kent. At both campuses courses are offered in a variety of vocational and technical subjects for ages 14 – 16, adults and apprentices.

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Closing date: 19 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 16:30 on Friday

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000069790

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has an interest in developing a career in business development and Marketing.

  • You will support the promotion of apprenticeships and other College services via a number of varied activities to a wide audience including employers, stakeholders, students, school leavers and parents, promoting work experience and employer engagement activity.
  • Liaising with curriculum and careers colleagues to match identified employer led opportunities to students.
  • Maintain the database of employer engagement activity, supporting the Employer Engagement Manager and Employer Engagement Director with related administration.
  • Support with co-ordinating events, attend events both on site and off site. Support with drafting promotional material content and keep the college services portfolio up to date.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard
Functional Skills in maths and English if required
Development of knowledge, skills and behaviours required to complete the business administrator apprenticeship standard

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On successful completion of the apprenticeship it is hoped that the candidate would wish to continue in employment in the post. Further CPD opportunities will be provided to enhance skills and knowledge.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent X 5 to include English and maths (Grade Grade A*-C / 9-4) Essential

Things to consider

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has an interest in developing a career in business development and Marketing. You will support the promotion of apprenticeships and other College services via a number of varied activities to a wide audience including employers, stakeholders, students, school leavers and parents, promoting work experience and employer engagement activity. Liaising with curriculum and careers colleagues to match identified employer led opportunities to students. Maintain the database of employer engagement activity, supporting the Employer Engagement Manager and Employer Engagement Director with related administration. Support with co-ordinating events, attend events both on site and off site. Support with drafting promotional material content and keep the college services portfolio up to date. You will be supporting activity across all college sites: UCM, Maidstone, Maidstone campus and Medway campus in Gillingham. You will also attend off site events within Maidstone and Medway area. Office based within a very busy team, you will have both face to face and telephone contact with students and parents of students, employers and the local business community.

About the employer

MidKent College are an educational establishment with campuses based in Gillingham and Maidstone, Kent. At both campuses courses are offered in a variety of vocational and technical subjects for ages 14 – 16, adults and apprentices

Employer

MidKent College

Address

Oakwood Park

Tonbridge Road

ME16 8AQ

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Training

Training provider

MID-KENT COLLEGE

Contact

MidKent College Apprenticeship Recruitment

apprenticeshiprecruitment@midkent.ac.uk

01622 625999

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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