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Business Administrator Apprentice New City College

New City College are looking to recruit a Business Administrator Apprentice. To learn skills in operational business administration, becoming an effective administrator able to support a variety of business units within and outside of the education sector. You will provide administrative support to the Strategic Projects team.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,797.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday. Routine fixed daily start and finish times between 08.30am - 21.00pm by agreement.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    09 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000053336

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Particular to the Post:

  • To schedule meetings and book meeting rooms, including arranging meeting hospitality where required.
  • To prepare meeting agendas and circulate them with the attendees.
  • To take meeting notes and minutes and circulate follow-up notes with meeting attendees.
  • To act as the first point of contact for the team, dealing with enquiries by phone, in person or in writing, providing information and referring to colleagues when appropriate.
  • To maintain accurate and appropriate project records and logs, such as the risk register and contracts and procurement log.
  • To maintain project related files in line with the College’s document retention policy.
  • To use the College’s Financial Exchange system to request PO numbers, sales invoices, set up new suppliers and confirm Goods Receipt Notices for received invoices.
  • To assist with project budget management by maintaining a log of project expenditure.
  • To assist with project reporting, including helping with data collection, proof reading reports and formatting and dispatching of documents.
  • To provide support with other administrative work required by the team.

In common with all other staff:

  • To support the College’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.
  • To implement the College’s Equality and Diversity policies and to work actively to overcome discrimination on grounds of all protected characteristics; gender, race, religion/belief, disability, gender orientation, age, pregnancy/maternity, gender reassignment status, marriage/civil partnership status.
  • To take responsibility for one’s own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities.
  • To implement the College’s health and safety policies and practices.
  • To contribute to the College’s commitment to continuous improvement as identified in the College’s charter and quality assurance systems.

In common with all other support staff:

  • To participate in College-wide projects and tasks.
  • To work in other support services areas to meet the specific needs of workload peaks.
  • Such other duties of a similar nature commensurate with the grade as may be required from time to time. This will require working in other locations/sites of the College.

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

  • Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Standard.
  • Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours.
  • Day release to attend college at Havering (RM11 2LL) or Hackney (N1 6HQ).

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possibility of full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Customer care skills, Highly organised, Good attention to detail, Proficient computer skills, Good interpersonal skills, Good communication skills, Good writing skills, Clearly spoken, Able to work as part of a team, Good working relationships, Ability to manage workload, Ability to meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Under exceptional circumstances, e.g. alterations in the College’s pattern of working or changes in pattern of demand, the hours of attendance may be varied after consultation with the member of staff concerned. This job description will be regularly reviewed to ensure that it is an active description of the responsibilities and duties of the individual post holder and that these responsibilities and duties consistently match the needs of the College.

About the employer

We are east London’s largest college with 20,000 students and the second largest in all of London. We have campuses in each of our three boroughs ensuring that our shared communities continue to have access to the largest choice of courses and training that will best prepare them for accessing the increasing career opportunities in this fast developing part of London. We provide education and training to young people aged from 14-18 years and to adult learners. This includes a large offering of 100+ courses at A-Levels to vocational in a range of subjects including business, IT, performing arts, graphic design, games design, social sciences, maths and science, health and social care, trade skills and catering, as well as pre-university entry courses such as Access to Higher Education and Higher National Certificates.

Employer

New City College

Address

Falkirk Street

Hackney

London

N1 6HQ

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Training

Training provider

NEW CITY COLLEGE

Contact

Jane Willsmer

jane.willsmer@ncclondon.ac.uk

0330 135 9000

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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