Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

lmpgroup; Guildford; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

St Catherines School invites applications for a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship in Guildford. You will support the Estates team with daily administrative tasks, manage correspondence, and help organise records and meetings.

The apprenticeship includes on-the-job training and formal study toward the Level 3 standard, with potential for future full-time opportunities. The role runs 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £8.00 per hour, plus an automatic pay increase

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths are essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.
• Teamwork, adaptability and a friendly, front-facing approach are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Estates team.
• Manage emails, requests and queries relating to estates and facilities.
• Support the Estates and Facilities Manager with day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Excellent organisational

Teamwork & collaboration

Adaptable & resilient

Front-facing & welcoming

Digital fluency (MS Office, emails)

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship - St Catherines School

We offer excellent teaching tailored to girls, first rate facilities and a caring pastoral team combine to make StCatherine’s a vibrant and highly successful School for both day girls and boarders. Above all, we aim to give our pupils both the opportunities and the confidence to develop fully their own individual talents and abilities.

Apprenticeship Overview

• Salary: £8.00 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
• Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 3.30pm (1 hour lunch break)
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Duration: 18 months
• Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard qualification.

Location: Station Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0DF

What you’ll do at work

Administrative support to Estates team

• Manage incoming emails, requests and administrative queries relating to estates and facilities
• Provide day to day administrative support to the Estates and Facilities Manager and Estates team
• Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems for estate documents
• Logging and processing maintenance request through the in-house system
• Coordinate diary management and meeting scheduling for estates related meetings
• Prepare meeting information, agendas and supporting documentation where required, and assist with recording and distributing relevant actions and information.

Person specification

Desired skills, qualities and qualifications

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Effective teamwork, collaboration skills and inclusive mindset
• Adaptable and resilient, able to work well in a busy office environment
• Welcoming and friendly, able to make a positive impression in a front facing role
• Digital fluency including MS Office, emails and online tools

Qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) essential

Training and Development

As an apprentice, you will receive support through both on-the-job learning and formal training as part of your apprenticeship programme. This will typically include:

• Study towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.
• On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced school professionals.
• Regular review meetings to support progress and development.
• Training in school administration, finance systems, and education-sector processes.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard qualification.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential full-time employment opportunities within school administration or finance for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Pre-employment checks

Please be aware that successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS checks with child and adult barred list checks, right-to-work checks, and safeguarding procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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