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Apprentice Business Administrator - Support Officer, Business and Projects Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with others to make a positive difference. Your work will help ensure the qualifications we regulate are fit for purpose and bring maximum benefit to students and apprentices. This is an exciting role, and will include general admin, the planning and delivery of events, and much more!

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Closing date: 12 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,500.00

  • Working week

    9am – 5pm Monday to Friday (Hybrid – 2 days in the office) 50 minutes for lunch

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    7 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125981

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Job Purpose:

  • To undertake business support and diary management activities to support teams within the Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQ) directorate, including working with senior leaders and their stakeholders
  • The apprentice role sits within our Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQ) Programme Office. The Programme Office is the core support function of the VTQ directorate providing project management to several strategic projects across VTQ and acts as a business and management function
  • As our apprentice in business administration, you will be key to our success. Reporting to a senior delivery manager, you will work closely with colleagues across the team and beyond. This role is a fixed term contract for 18 months

Duties and responsibilities to include, but is not limited to:

  • Organising and co-ordinating meetings and liaising with colleagues where necessary to prioritise these
  • Managing queries from internal and external stakeholders, including drafting or coordinating responses where appropriate
  • providing secretariat support to meetings, including with senior leaders and external stakeholders, to ensure that these are effective in meeting their aims and to maintain good governance   
  • Planning and supporting the delivery of events relating to key team objectives and activities
  • Liaising with other support officers and personal assistants across Ofqual, providing support and cover for absence as required
  • Using Ofqual systems and processes to support the delivery of activities within directorates
  • Coordinating the required administration activities in support of VTQ projects and business activities

Corporate Responsibilities:

  • A personal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring organisational values and professional standards are demonstrated at all times
  • Supporting your manager with the delivery of the business and corporate plans for your area
  • Contributing to continuous improvement in your own area of responsibility
  • Supporting your manager with risk management by reporting/escalating any identified risks or issues, as appropriate
  • Being fully aware of and actively complying with Ofqual's policies and procedures relevant to your own responsibilities and to corporate policies and procedures including equality, sustainability and the environment, health and safety and data protection
  • Performing any other reasonable duties as directed by line management

This list should not be regarded as exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to deliver other duties relevant and appropriate to this post.

Additional requirements of the role:

  • Any offer of appointment will be subject to a successful disclosure at basic level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Ofqual is currently reviewing the security requirements for all roles in the organisation and therefore the post holder MAY be required to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) to Security Check level at a later date

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

You will work towards a business administration level 3 qualification.

All training will be delivered remotely with a dedicated development coach. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There will be the opportunity to apply for other roles within the business, and you will know about these roles before they are advertised to the general public. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Working to deadlines, Time management, Adaptable and flexible, Make effective decisions, Influencing skills, MS package experience, Develop working relationships, Prioritise workload, Organise/structure meetings, Seeing the 'bigger picture'

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and maths plus 3 others (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

As a Civil Servant, you will benefit from a leading, modern employment offer which includes flexible working arrangements that support people at different stages in their lives, and pensions among the best available in the UK, as well as generous annual leave entitlements. Other benefits you can enjoy include: • Performance Related Pay scheme • Cycle-to-work scheme • Regular professional development • Health and wellbeing initiatives such as mini-medicals, flu vaccinations • Employee assistance programme and occupational health • Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriate • Family friendly policies • Interest free season ticket loan • Access to exclusive discounts • A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity • 40.5 days annual leave allowance

About the employer

Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate more than 200 awarding organisations, and approx. 14,700 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. Regulating on behalf of students of all ages and apprentices is central to how we fulfil our statutory objectives.

Employer

Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual)

Address

53-55 Butts Road

Coventry

CV1 3BH

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Training

Training provider

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Contact

Heather Duffield

heather@dbc-training.co.uk

07375919487

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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