Executive Office Apprentice: Admin & Coordination

UKRI; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Pension

Leave entitlement

Employee discounts

EAP

Flexible working

Job summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) External Affairs and Communications Directorate is offering an Executive Support Apprentice in Swindon. You will support senior leaders, manage calendars, arrange travel, and aid with administration within the Private Office.

The apprenticeship lasts 18–21 months with on- and off-the-job training, culminating in an End Point Assessment. Fixed-term, 24 months, salary £19,514 per year, full-time.

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Essential: Strong organisational and time management skills (S/I).
• Essential: IT skills including Outlook, Word and Teams (S).
• Essential: Demonstrable interest in UKRI work and communications (S/I).

Responsibilities

• Manage Deputy Directors' diaries and schedule meetings, visits and events.
• Prepare senior leaders for commitments with Private Secretaries.
• Arrange domestic and international travel with internal/external partners.
• Maintain Shared documents and resources on SharePoint.
• Assist with risk management and directorate-wide activities.

Skills

Diary management

Scheduling meetings

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Tools

Outlook

Word

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) External Affairs and Communications Directorate is offering an Executive Support Apprentice in Swindon. You will support senior leaders, manage calendars, arrange travel, and aid with administration within the Private Office.

The apprenticeship lasts 18–21 months with on- and off-the-job training, culminating in an End Point Assessment. Fixed-term, 24 months, salary £19,514 per year, full-time.