Apprentice Personal Assistant

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is offering a Trainee Personal Assistant apprenticeship based at Knowsley Community College. This 22-month position involves providing secretarial support, managing diaries, and organizing meetings, while learning towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. The ideal candidate will develop skills in a supportive environment, earning a National Living Wage during the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Paid employment

Holiday leave

Support for recognized qualification

Qualifications

• Must complete apprenticeship within 22 months.
• Ability to manage diaries and prioritize time effectively.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to senior teams.
• Manage diary and appointments, arrange meetings.
• Take notes and distribute documents.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join Team MWL as a Trainee (Apprentice) Personal Assistant in the Finance, Procurement & Information Teams based at Knowsley Community College. This is a 22-month fixed-term apprenticeship post of 37.5 hours per week, Band 3, leading to a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. The apprenticeship includes an assessment and skills development programme with a mix of workplace learning, formal training, and on-the-job practice. On successful completion, the post holder will have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for their chosen role.

Requirements and Benefits

• 22-month fixed-term apprenticeship
• 37.5 hours per week, Band 3
• National Living Wage applies throughout the apprenticeship
• Learning towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification
• Paid employment with holiday leave
• 6 hours per week time, pro rata, off-the-job learning
• Support to gain a nationally recognised qualification

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Finance, Procurement & Information Administrative Support Team and Senior Leadership Team
• Organise and manage diaries for the Senior Leadership Team, prioritise workload, and ensure timely communication
• Maintain appointments and diary management, bring forward systems, arrange venues, travel and accommodation
• Plan and organise meetings and training events, book venues, arrange hospitality, and circulate attendance records
• Take notes or minutes, type and distribute documents within required timeframes, and ensure agendas are prepared and circulated

Additional Information

• Opportunity to work within an NHS organisation
• Learning will be a mix of in-workplace and formal training and the chance to apply new skills in a real work environment