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Administration Assistant Apprentice University of Hull

This apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, driven and passionate individual with a keen interest in developing a successful career gaining experience together with achieving an accredited qualification.

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Closing date: 03 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,578.00

  • Working week

    Days and shifts are to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    05 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000083914

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The Faculty of Business, Law and Politics is one of four faculties in the University of Hull and is made up of Hull University Business School, the School of Politics and International Studies and the School of Law. Activities undertaken within the faculty are supported by four teams of dedicated Professional Services Staff - Academic Services, Academic Administration, Executive and Engagement, Research, Innovation and Enterprise.

Apprentices will deliver a high-quality professional service to the faculty, based in either the Academic Services or Executive and Engagement team. Flexibility to work across the faculty and support other areas is also required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Academic Services

  • Supporting the delivery of Welcome Week and student enrolment processes.
  • Using the student information system, updating student records, recording module choices, recording assessment submission and allocations of Academic Support Tutors.
  • Undertaking reception duties and responding to student enquiries over the phone and via the Student Information Desk.
  • Using the university’s document management system, the Virtual.
  • Learning Environment and other relevant repositories.
  • Providing administrative support to a wide range of student engagement and feedback activities. 

Executive and Engagement

  • Supporting recruitment events and Open Days.
  • Supporting events and engagement opportunities, including; Schools and College Engagement.
  • Supporting the distribution of information across the Faculty including updating the Faculty SharePoint site and producing ebulletins.
  • Supporting post, requisition, travel, health and safety, HR and facilities procedures. 

Main Work Activities

  • Communication - Answer the telephone and assist callers with their queries; to take and forward messages as necessary.
  • Supporting with inbound enquiries via MS Teams, email, and face to face interaction.
  • Address customer complaints in a friendly, constructive manner; to liaise where appropriate with Duty Management in resolving customer complaints. 

Teamwork

  • Under the guidance of a team leader, where necessary provide day-to-day support to other members of staff and members of staff new to the work area. 

Service Delivery

  • Required to perform reception duties and act as first point of contact.
  • General office duties which may include:
  • Using photocopier and ICT equipment.
  • Receiving, acknowledging, distributing and posting mail.
  • Updating notice boards.
  • General filing duties. 

Analysis/Reporting/Data inputting

  • Input data and maintain accurate records.

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

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship programme is delivered with a blended learning approach and includes a mixture of onsite tutor visits and online tutor led sessions. All delivery is completed in the workplace and you will not need to attend any off-site training.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This is a fantastic opening to apply for permanent employment in a varied and ever expanding industry. University of Hull has an enviable reputation for well trained, high quality staff and this is a career opportunity not to be missed.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Math's (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

The University of Hull has been changing the way people think for 90 years. Our motto, Lampada Ferens, translates as ‘carrying the light of learning’, and over the years, we’ve shared that light with thousands of people from across the world. As England’s 14th-oldest university, we have a proud heritage of academic excellence, and a history of creating and inspiring life-changing research. And we have no plans to stop helping to build a better world. We’re committed to providing our students with top-class facilities and an ideal environment in which to live and learn, which is why we’re undergoing a £300-million project to dramatically improve our buildings and facilities. Following a £130-million investment, our luxury accommodation complex, Westfield Court is now the perfect home away from home for students. Our £28-million health campus, spearheaded by the state-of-the-art Allam Medical Building is inspiring the next generation of healthcare heroes. And we’ve also spent £9.5 million on turning Middleton Hall into one of the region’s best performance venues and cinemas.

Employer

University of Hull

Address

Venn Building

Cottingham Road

Hull

HU6 7RX

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Training

Training provider

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

Contact

Holly Parkinson

Holly.Parkinson@lsprecruit.com

07432840539

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 03 Oct 2022