apprentice

Barnsley College; Royston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley College is offering an apprenticeship in administration to join the busy office environment on site. You will support day-to-day administration, answer inquiries, organise documents, maintain accurate records and assist with scheduling, data entry and emails.

Under supervision, you will report to the Compliance Manager and contribute to accreditation preparations, HR duties, and reception cover. The role provides 35.5 hours per week with on-site delivery and off-the-job training.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English at Grade 4 or above.
• Familiarity with office software and filing procedures is desirable.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Answer enquiries and provide office support.
• Assist with scheduling, data entry and email correspondence.
• Maintain filing and archiving systems to stay GDPR compliant.
• Raise purchase orders and support recruitment and training processes.
• Prepare induction packs and coordinate training needs for staff.
• Support reception and frontline communications.
• Cover sales duties during leave periods.
• Handle stock of templates and certification documents.

Skills

Data entry

Scheduling

Email management

Reception duties

GDPR compliance

Purchase orders

Recruitment support

Document filing

Stock control

Customer liaison

Education

GCSE maths and English (Grade 4+)

Job description

The apprentice will support the day-to-day administration of the office, including answering enquiries, organising documents and maintaining accurate records. Assist the team with scheduling, data entry, emails and general administrative tasks. Full description:

• You are to report primarily to the Compliance Manager.


• Provide office support


• Daily scanning/ filing and maintaining archiving systems to keep within the


• Work within GDPR legislation/ HR duties.


• Communicate with customers/ suppliers/ employees.


• Maintain stock levels of template documents/ stock takes.


• Raise purchase orders to suppliers.


• You will provide administrative support to prepare for accreditations.


• Assist with recruitment and absence monitoring.


• Prepare new starter induction packs.


• Arrange and monitor/ track trainings needs for the company.


• Prepare employee PPE.


• Arrange tool/ equipment repairs.


• Maintain contractor/ certification documents, ensuring kept up to date.


• Cover sales during leave periods.


• Reception duties.

department's structure.

Future prospects:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for continued employment and progression within the organisation. The apprentice will develop valuable administrative skills and experience, providing a strong foundation for a long-term career in administration or business support.

Qualifications Required:

GCSE maths and English at Grade 4 or above

Desirable Working week:

35.5 Hours per week, Monday- Thursday 9am- 5pm, Friday 9am-3pm Delivery to be completed on site and off the job training either at Barnsley