Apprentice Administrator

Cambridge Regional College

Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 31 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 May 2026

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Summary

Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Administrator to join our friendly Curriculum Administration team at our bustling Cambridge Campus.

You will join us on a full-time basis to provide a first-class clerical/administrative/secretarial/student support service to the college and its customers .

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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- 27 days annual holiday leave entitlement, plus bank holidays (to be pro rata for part time)

- Generous pension scheme (22.7%)

- On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets 

- Free on-site car parking

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 22 June 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

Reporting into the Team Leader – Curriculum Administration & Reception and part of the wider Curriculum Administration team, as our Apprentice Administrator you will play a key administration role and help support colleagues across the college. 

The primary duties of this post will include:

  • Provide a first-class clerical/administrative/secretarial/PA/student support service to the Directors, Head of Departments and staff within the Directorate of Teaching & Learning
  • Liaise between Departments for collation/dissemination of information
  • Support colleagues within Curriculum Administration, Reception & Customer Service
  • Act as a central point of contact for departmental enquires from external and internal customers
  • Provide collation/dissemination of Teaching & Learning data and information

 

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2QT
  • California Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1BL

Training

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

Training provider

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or C)
  • Maths (grade 4 or C)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

You will need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About this employer

Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.

In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

Company benefits

  • Discounted rates on Apple products
  • Free gym membership option and discounted classes
  • BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health service
  • - Discounted rates on college courses

After this apprenticeship

To achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031408.

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Closes in 18 days (Sunday 31 May 2026 at 11:59pm)