Apprentice Digitisation Officer

MAX COMMUNICATIONS LTD

London (SE18 6SW)

Closes in 24 days (Monday 23 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 February 2026

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Summary

Based at our Woolwich Head Office. Digitisation Officers are tasked with producing images of archival material - including bound volumes, loose-leaf documents and maps - using overhead DSLR cameras full training will be provided. As much of the material is very fragile, manual dexterity and care when handling documents are highly important.

• Wage:

  £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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  Weekly Wage 283.00

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, with a start time between 8.00am and 9.30am

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 24 March 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Attention to detail
• Handling client material with care
• Working efficiently
• Ability to maintain concentration when completing repetitive tasks
• Following instructions and asking if unsure
• Knowledge of digital photography and Adobe products (desirable but not essential)
• Please note, due to the sensitive nature of the material this position is subject to a DBS check

Where you'll work

2 Gunnery Terrace, Cornwallis Road
Cornwallis Road
London
SE18 6SW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Woolwich office

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4-9)
• Maths (grade 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Patience

About this employer

Max Communications is a digitisation specialist with over 24 years of experience. We have an extensive and growing client list including some of the world's most prestigious galleries, museums and media organisations. Our proven expertise has led us to be a trusted name in the industry. As a Royal Warrant holder, we insist on the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, both in terms of our services and also our internal policies and procedures.

Company benefits

• On-site parking
• Birthday Leave: Day off for your birthday

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

• To become a full time member of staff or a hairdresser in a different place of employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017582.

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Closes in 24 days (Monday 23 March 2026 at 11:59pm)