Apprentice Administrator

York College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

York College invites applications for an Apprentice Administrator. You will work 37 hours per week, earning £18,584 per year, while gaining hands-on experience across departments and studying for the Business Administrator Level 3. The apprenticeship lasts about 18 months.

You will have mentorship, paid study time, generous benefits including 45 days leave and a strong pension scheme. This is a great entry route into an administrative career within further education, with progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths.
• No degree in a similar field.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Interest in Business Administration.
• Ambitious and keen to progress.
• Committed to achieving qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Work across College departments to support administrative functions.
• Study for the Business Administrator Level 3 with one full day per week of study time.
• Be mentored and assessed during the apprenticeship.
• Develop transferable business knowledge and teamwork skills.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Motivation

Education

GCSEs incl. English & Maths (C/4 or above)

Job description

Apprentice Administrator

Ref: 2526/260
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £18,584 per annum. Plus generous benefits. These include:

• 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

About the College

York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.

We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on‑site parking, you will find York College to be a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

What will it look like?

You will work 37 hours per week earning £9.63 per hour (£18,584 per annum).

This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a variety of departments at York College! You will be based within the well established College & Leadership Administrative Services Team but will have the opportunity to work with various other teams such as Finance, Exam Planning, and Marketing. Working with these different teams will definitely give you a well‑rounded understanding of how different aspects of the college function. You will not only be developing technical skills in those areas but also building essential life skills like communication and problem‑solving, which are valuable no matter what career path you pursue.

Alongside your day‑to‑day role you will study for the Business Administrator Level 3 qualification. You will be given one full day a week to undertake this program of learning. During this time, you will be supported by a mentor and an assessor. This apprenticeship will take approximately 18 months to complete.

You will work through a programme of learning and be given paid time off to enable you to undertake a Business Administrator Apprenticeship at Level 3.

What will you get?

On completion of your Apprenticeship you will have:

• Gained transferable business knowledge skills and behaviours
• Be confident and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Able to show self‑motivation and take responsibility for own work
• Able to demonstrate resilience, integrity, and initiative
• A nationally recognised qualification

You should apply for this role if you…

• Are well‑organised
• Want to develop new Business skills (such as ICT, communication)
• Are a real team player
• Are hard working and looking for variety
• Have a passion for learning and developing new skills

You qualify if…

• Are 16 years or over (open to all age groups above 16)
• Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths
• Don’t already have a degree in a similar field
• Are not doing any other full‑time course
• Are eligible to work in the UK
• Have an interest in Business Administration
• Are ambitious and keen to progress
• Are committed to achieving your qualifications

Want to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dawn Kelly (Team Leader CLAS) at [e-mail].

Staff benefits & Important notices

You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.

Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.

Closing date: 20 August 26, 9.00am

Interview date: 02 September 26