Faculty Administrator Apprentice South & City College Birmingham

Provide administrative and secretarial support within the Faculty and ensure the administration and maintenance of computerised and manual systems are maintained.

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Closing date: 10 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,021.44

    Salary will be set to NMW for your age.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 09:00am - 05:00pm

    Total hours per week: 36.5

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    11 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000162847

  • Positions

    5 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Successful candidates would be working within one of the following faculties:

  • Higher Education 
  • Technology & Construction Studies 
  • Care, Science & Academic Studies
  • Creative & Professional Studies
  • Foundation Studies

Postholders can be required to work at any College Centre.

General duties and work tasks will include:

  • Dealing with divisional telephone enquiries
  • Carry out general administrative duties, which will involve the use of all Microsoft packages
  • Assist in the maintenance of college databases and systems
  • Input relevant data onto College systems ensuring that information is checked and recorded accurately
  • To assist in the maintenance of finance systems
  • General office administration to include dealing with post, answering the telephone, photocopying, filing and typing, word processing and minute taking
  • Attend and contribute to divisional meetings
  • Carry out any reasonable instructions, including additional duties commensurate with the level and grading of this post
  • Comply with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College’s strategic aims
  • Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations
  • Comply with divisional Employer Charter; Customer Service Standards; quality assurance and administrative processes and procedures
  • Maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and comply with Data Protection Legislation
  • Participate in the College’s Appraisal scheme and undertake any training as required
  • Support and actively participate in the implementation of the College’s Equal Opportunity policies
  • To attend a college course approximately one day a week Undertake relevant training through day release to complete the level 3 Apprenticeship course

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

  • Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills maths & English if required
  • To attend a college course approximately one day a week at our Digbeth Campus and to undertake relevant training through day release to complete the Apprenticeship course

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • On successful completion of your Apprenticeship the opportunity to apply for a full-time position

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Level 4 / C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Level 4 / C) Essential

Things to consider

Compliancy with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College’s strategic aims. Candidate may be required to travel to other campuses around Birmingham. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

About the employer

South and City College Birmingham is a vocational college that offers students part-time, full time and Apprenticeship courses from level 1 to higher education in a range of subjects.

Employer

South & City College Birmingham

Address

High Street Deritend

Digbeth

Birmingham

B5 5SU

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Training

Training provider

SOUTH & CITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

Contact

Nurul Nida

nurul.nida@sccb.ac.uk

0121 694 5066

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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