Administrative Apprentice – Bristol Veterinary School

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is offering an apprenticeship in administration support based in Bristol. The role involves providing basic administrative assistance while gaining a Level 3 qualification through structured training and on-the-job experience.

As an apprentice, you will engage in data entry, follow established procedures, and interact with students and staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to gain essential skills within a supportive environment. Regular training sessions will help shape your career.

Qualifications

• Basic administration skills including data entry and problem-solving.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain supplies.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support with supervision.
• Enter data using University IT systems and ensure accuracy.
• Solve daily problems and follow monitoring procedures.

Job description

To provide administration support at a basic level with basic supervision, to cover specific pieces of short-term work or assignments, or to support the basic administrative duties of the team. Additionally working towards a Level 3 qualification via assessment routes and collaborative University & tuition provider sign‑off.

Salary will be discussed further at interview.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm – 35 hours a week.

Duration

1 year 9 months.

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and gain new skills while working alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do

• Using University IT systems, enter data to relevant databases, ensuring information is checked for errors against source data.
• Solve basic problems that occur on a daily/regular basis, using pre-prepared responses or material.
• Make basic decisions regarding work order and daily requirements.
• Follow established ordering and monitoring procedures to ensure adequate stocks of consumables are maintained.
• Arrange meetings as directed for colleagues and visitors.
• Receive telephone calls/emails and issue standard guidance or take messages within prescribed standards.
• Greeting and providing guidance to students/visitors and giving and receiving basic information.
• Undertake internal training as required.
• Attend college day release in line with college/training provider attendance policy.
• Maintain satisfactory progress as per the learning agreement.

Place of work

Langford House, Langford, Bristol, BS40 5DU

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

After this apprenticeship

• While a permanent role cannot be guaranteed, the majority of apprentices gain open‑ended employment.