Apprentice Systems and Payroll Assistant

Getting In Limited; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Systems and Payroll Assistant to provide essential administrative support. This exciting apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in payroll, systems management, and data analysis while working with a dedicated team. You'll be involved in managing payroll data, supporting HR systems, and ensuring smooth operational functions. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, making a real impact in the world of event management and community engagement. Join a team that values diversity and innovation, and start your career journey today!

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or over and not in full-time education.
• Willingness to learn and absorb new information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Systems and Payroll Manager.
• Manage payroll data and assist with HR systems updates.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure effective workforce management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Customer care skills

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Apprentice Systems and Payroll Assistant

Apply From: 10/04/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

Employer

LONDON MARATHON EVENTS LIMITED

Vacancy Description

The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Systems and Payroll Manager utilising multiple HR systems, system integrations and supporting key operational functions. This includes but is not limited to workforce management systems, communication platforms and the payroll system. Client groups the role will interact with includes internal staff, external event staff and volunteers with processes including scheduling, rostering and payroll review and processing.

The role includes enrolment to a Business Administration Apprenticeship with formal training resulting in a professional qualification. This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a broad range of skills in payroll, systems management, and data analysis, all while working alongside experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tracking and managing all payroll data including the integration and migration of data across systems assisting in coordinating the change control process.
• Collate information related to casual staff payments, ensuring that all necessary data for payments is accurate and timely.
• Contribute to the ongoing update, testing, and review of HR systems through development projects.
• Create event shifts in the workforce management system according to project timelines.
• Collaborate with the Workforce Planning team to manage the interaction between the workforce management system and the client group journey.
• Provide support and training to system users.
• Assist in the development of policies, procedures, and processes related to the use of systems.
• Assist with managing the internal communication platform, including reviewing data permissions, creating usage policies, and setting up departmental spaces as needed.
• Assist with the management of high volumes of personal and sensitive data, always ensuring the integrity and security of the system.
• Work to resolve system issues promptly and professionally, delivering excellent customer service while identifying areas for process improvements.
• Support with wider departmental tasks as required to ensure the effective delivery of the People & Culture functional area.

Essential Skills:

• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving and solution focused mindset.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to go the extra mile.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Pragmatic and flexible in approach.

Desired Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft suite on applications, including MS Excel.
• Comfortable with the use of IT systems.
• Ability to learn quickly and to absorb new and complex information.
• Excels in coordinating and delivering projects and operational priorities to quality and against tight deadlines.

To become an apprentice, you must:

• Be 16 or over.
• Not already be in full-time education.

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Systems and Payroll Assistant

Employer Description

London Marathon Events (part of the London Marathon Group) works to inspire, champion and increase activity in all ages, abilities, and demographics. We do this through our successful event portfolio (which includes the TCS London Marathon and TCS Mini London Marathon, Brighton Marathon, The Big Half, Vitality London 10,000, Vitality Westminster Mile, Standard Chartered Great City Race and Swim Serpentine) and through our extensive outreach programmes working with schools and community groups in London and across the UK. Our events raise millions for charities every year to improve the lives of individuals and communities, and we passionately believe in the power of sport as a force for good. Our values are integral to who we are, how we work and what we do: Impact – together we create positive change, Innovate – together we enable new ideas, Everyone – together we champion inclusivity, Customer First – together we go the extra mile for all. Diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, and we want to ensure they are at the heart of our company. We strongly value diversity within our workforce and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, lived experience, ideas, and culture to the company. This difference brings with it great strengths, including diversity of thought and innovation.

Vacancy Location

190 Great Dover Street London SE1 4YB

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000314306

Key Dates

Apply From

10/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-05-06 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-06-02 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
• Training will take place within the workplace.

Learning Provider

INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental.

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