Administrative Apprentice
Christ The King Sixth Form College
Not recorded (SE13 5GE)
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 September 2025
Contents
Summary
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Business Administration Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to kick-start their career in business administration and grow within a supportive environment.
- Wage
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£15,825 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
36 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 22 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Input, maintain and manipulate relevant data using the Sixth Form’s Information and Recording systems, producing documents, reports and correspondence as required
- Produce well laid out and accurate emails, letters, documents and reports for internal and external use
- Maintain accurate records and well organised, comprehensive online and physical filing systems
- Copy, collate and distribute documentation to relevant personnel
- Deal with electronic communications including physical correspondence and telephone calls with prospective students and their parents/carers so that emails, text messages and documents are handled properly and efficiently
- Liaise with a range of people, ensuring that communications are accurate and reflect the efficient operation and ethos of the Sixth Form
- Word process letters and documents for internal and external use
- Use computer functions and packages such as PowerPoint, Excel and Office 365 apps expertly as required
- Support and contribute to a range of administrative functions as required
- Taking part in professional development activities including appraisal
- Promote equal opportunities for students and staff
- Undertake other tasks as required by the Office Manager, Deputy Principal or Executive Principal after due consultation
Where you'll work
Belmont Grove
Lewisham
London
Not recorded
SE13 5GE
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
On programme Training:
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English
- Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate
End-Point Assessment (EPA):
- Knowledge test
- Skills test
- Oral questioning - underpinned by portfolio
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
About this employer
CTK Emmanuel is part of the Christ the King Sixth Forms group of three highly successful Catholic sixth forms located in south east London and Kent. As a professional centre for excellence, CTK Emmanuel offers Applied Technical Qualifications, equivalent to 3 A Levels, and highly specialised routes to university. Located on the Blackheath borders with excellent transport links, CTK Emmanuel students aspire to be the best and to reach the top in their chosen ambitions
https://www.ctk.ac.uk/ (opens in new tab)
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 be discuessed upon completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
Evelyn Nartey
evelyn.nartey@lsec.ac.uk
02039544152
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339085.
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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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