Apprentice Project Administrator (Level 3)

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Pension scheme

Free counselling

Discounted supermarket shopping

Job summary

Exeter College is seeking a Level 3 Apprentice Project Administrator to gain a qualification while supporting data management and project work. You’ll help with documentation, placement records and funding evidence, working within Construction programmes in a collaborative team.

You will develop Microsoft Excel skills, communicate with partners, and contribute to smooth project delivery throughout the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Eager to learn and develop skills in data management.
• Familiar with basic Excel and Word functions.

Responsibilities

• Preparing audit-ready documentation.
• Processing placement records.
• Collating evidence for funding claims.
• Communicating with all stakeholders.
• Supporting the project delivery lead.

Skills

Organised

Curious

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Hours

Hours 37 hours per week (to include one day a week attending College during term time)

Contract Type

Contract Type Fixed Term for the duration of the apprenticeship

Closing Date

Closing Date 22/11/2026

Job Description and Person Specification

Are you organised, curious and ready to build your skills in a real working environment? Join Exeter College as a Level 3 Apprentice Project Administrator and gain a valuable administration qualification while developing practical experience in data management, project support and the use of Microsoft Excel.

Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll contribute to the Construction Technical Excellence and Construction Skills Exchange programmes, helping to keep projects running smoothly and ensuring important information and evidence is accurate and up to date. You’ll process placement records, organise evidence to support funding claims and communicate confidently with colleagues, clients and delivery partners.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing audit-ready documentation
• Processing placement records
• Collating evidence for funding claims
• Communicating with all stakeholders
• Supporting the project delivery lead

You will be:

• Eager to learn
• Familiar with basic Excel and Word functions
• Organised and have a great eye for detail
• Supportive and a team player
• Confident communicating with our partners

What's in it for you?:

• Working within an experienced and supportive team
• Gaining a Level 3 Business Administration qualification
• Opportunity to build your experience in the workplace
• Ability to hone your digital skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional college environment, learn from experienced colleagues and work towards a recognised qualification, all while playing a part in programmes supporting the development of construction skills across the South West.

If you enjoy working with information, like keeping things organised and are ready to take your first steps into a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.

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We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping.

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026 at midnight.

Interview Date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026 in Exeter.

Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

*the paid holidays quoted include at least 7 Christmas closure days and 8 bank holidays.