Business and Administration Apprentice University of Cambridge

We are seeking an Administration Apprentice to join a new Organisational Development team within the Change & Programme Management office (CPMO), a new function set up to support positive change and transformation in the University. Organisational Development team is focused on improving the employee experience.

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

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Closing date: 06 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,581.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday - flexible re hours e.g. 9.00am - 5.00pm, 8.30am – 4.40pm etc.

    Total hours per week: 36.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    21 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000213726

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

We are seeking a Business and Administration Apprentice to join a new Organisational Development team within the HR Division. The team sits within the Change & Programme Management office (CPMO), a new function set up to support positive change and transformation in the University.

The work of the Organisational Development team is focused on improving the employee experience and ensuring that the voice of the employee informs University strategy. They also work with colleagues to support large and small scale change projects, and enhance ways of working across the University.

You will provide a range of administrative support to the Head of Organisational Development and wider team.

The main duties will be:

  • Provide general administrative support as required to the
  • Organisational Development team, and on occasions the wider Change and Programme Management Office. 
  • Schedule and organise meetings, including room bookings, preparing papers, taking notes and following up on actions
  • Provide administrative support to the Head of Organisational Development, including diary management
  • Monitor the central mailbox, answering straightforward queries received and referring complex queries as appropriate
  • Review, maintain and develop the team filing system, with support of the wider team
  • Provide support with arrangements for events such as conferences, workshops and training sessions, including booking arrangements and responding to enquiries
  • Support with team communications including the development of presentations, and updates to SharePoint and websites (training provided)
  • Observe projects and contribute to basic operations within a project, including progress monitoring. Work independently on elements of a project or task, referring all decisions to Line Manager, applying new skills as appropriate
  • Complete appropriate training, as arranged by training provider in conjunction with Line Manager, to achieve apprenticeship
  • Such other duties as the line manager may from time to time require, with relevant training given

The training you will be getting

  • The Apprentice will have on the job training via a work mentor and a Cambridge Regional College assessor so they will then be able to gain an Apprenticeship in Business Administration Level 3 Standard

 

After your apprenticeship, if you want to continue to work within the University, there are always plenty of roles you can apply for. Some of our past apprentices are now building their career within the University in HR, Education, and Finance.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • After your apprenticeship, if you want to continue to work within the University, there are always plenty of roles you can apply for
  • Some of our past apprentices are now building their career within the University in HR, Education, and Finance

 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Initiative, Non judgemental

Qualifications

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

About the employer

The Organisational Development team within the University of Cambridge focuses on improving the employee experience and ensuring that the voice of the employee informs University strategy.

Employer

University of Cambridge

Address

Greenwich House

Madingley Rise

Madingley Road

CB3 0TX

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Training

Training provider

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Camilla

01223 418778

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

Please follow the instructions on the web page to apply

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

Apply now

Closing date: 06 Dec 2023