Finance and Operations Apprentice

VENN ACADEMY TRUST

Hull (HU10 6FE)

Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 April 2026

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Summary

A rare term time only position has come avaliable at Venn Academy Trust. We are looking to take on a Finance and Ops Apprentice. Who will be trained and natured into the role and will become a key member of the team. This will be a varied role.         

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Term time only 45 weeks per year with annual leave entitlement included. 

At 37.5 hrs per week at £8ph. The actual wage is £13,500 per year.

In the 2nd year or completion, the wage will significantly increase.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Term Time only. Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 27 April 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

Main Accountabilities:

General

To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people

Finance

  • Process purchase orders and invoices on the finance system
  • Contact suppliers to place orders and query invoices as required
  • Process sales invoices and receipt income
  • Other finance duties as required

Administration

  • Support the central team in administrative duties, including producing letters, sending emails, booking train tickets etc.
  • Other administration duties as required

Operations

  • HR administration
  • Compliance administration

Event Managment

  • Support with the coordination of meeting rooms
  • Ensure conference facilities and ready for users
  • General office/team support

Where you'll work

Block C
Willerby Hill Business Park, Beverley Road, Willerby
Hull
HU10 6FE

Training

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

Training provider

HULL 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

You will be supported and mentored at the place of work by skilled collegaues to ensure you learn the required elements for the apprenticeship.

A Skills Coach from Hull College will also be on hand to guide you through the apprenticeship ensuring you become a competent employee with regular visits and contact.

More training information

Hull College will deliver the apprenticeship standard Business Administrator Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C or 4-9)
  • Maths (grade A*-C or 4-9)

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

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service.

About this employer

Established in 2015 with four schools, the Venn Academy Trust has grown into a diverse family of academies across Yorkshire and the Humber. We support special, alternative provision, and mainstream academies, including a hybrid free school, celebrating the unique identity of each.

We are proud of our record in improving schools through strong central systems and effective strategies. Our focus on collaboration with schools, local authorities, and communities ensures pupils thrive, achieving positive outcomes and becoming lifelong learners.

Recognised for our expertise in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), we deliver outstanding provision from birth to post-16. Our trust board supports local governance to maintain high standards and strategic outcomes for every school.

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After this apprenticeship

For the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship there is a full time role available. Also progression opportunities across the trust.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024195.

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Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 11:59pm)