Adult Learning Business Admin Apprentice

Coastland College; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A General Further Education College in Weymouth is seeking a Business Admin Apprentice. This role includes supporting adult learners with inquiries and enrolments, providing administrative assistance, and participating in recruitment events. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and be detail-oriented. The position offers a fixed-term contract of 18 months and includes valuable benefits, such as generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension Scheme options

Free on-site parking

Access to a free gym

Employee discounts at on-site facilities

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with adult learner enquiries and enrolments.
• Providing general admin support to the department.
• Attending internal and external recruitment events.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer-facing experience

Job description

Adult Learning Business Admin Apprentice

Weymouth, Dorset

£14,565.31 National Apprenticeship Wage

Fixed term contract

Coastland College

Who we are:

Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses - one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities.

We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming

With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land-based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring they are future‑ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.

Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.

What we offer:

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work – designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over Christmas and an additional 4 days over Easter.
• Generous Pension Scheme through either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) / Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) depending on your role.
• Access to Care First – our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme.
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• A person‑centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Free on‑site gym.
• Employee discounts at on‑site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders.

About your role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Adult Learning Business Admin Apprentice to join our team.

The Adult Learning Department at Coastland College are looking for a self‑motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Business Admin Apprentice.

You should have good communication skills both written and verbal and experience in a customer‑facing environment would be an advantage.

The role will include dealing with adult learner enquiries and enrolments face‑to‑face, online and over the phone, providing general admin support to the department and attending internal and external recruitment events.

Attention to detail is key for all applicants as is the ability to work in a team.

So, if you share our values and have the ambition to join us on our journey to continued success, we would love to hear from you.

The important bit:

Coastland College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it's like to be part of our team.

Fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship (18 months)

37 Hours per week