Projects and Events Assistant Apprentice (Level 4)

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Projects and Events Assistant Apprentice to support dynamic workshops and events aimed at preparing young people for the workforce. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders, manage social media platforms, and assist in financial planning and project management. With a vibrant learning environment, this position promises growth through various learning and development opportunities. If you’re passionate about event management and eager to make a difference, this apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone for your career.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent pension schemes

Memberships and discounts

Travel and commuting discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications up to Level 3 and Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Willingness to work towards L4 Project Management Apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• Support the RE: Workshop to organise workshops for businesses.
• Manage social media pages to enhance the RE: Workshop profile.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork experience

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 qualifications (BTEC, AS, A Level)

Level 2 in English and Maths

Tools

Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram)

Online shop and website platforms

Job description

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term contract for 24 months (duration of the apprenticeship).

Apprenticeship pay rates for this post are dependent on age. Please see below for the applicable rates:

• Under 18 years - £15,337 per annum
• 18-20 years - £20,063 per annum
• 21+ years - £23,555 per annum

We are looking for a Projects and Events Assistant Apprentice. This role has diverse responsibilities, including supporting the RE: Workshop and Enterprise and Employability Events and Projects Team. This will include supporting all incoming RE: Projects where applicable, managing social media platforms, and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to book events and projects that will contribute to the financial targets of the RE: Workshop.

In addition, you will support the RE: Workshop Manager with scheduling, budget management, and invoices, as well as writing and securing funding from internal and external funding bids. For the Events and Projects Team, you will support the design and delivery of creative and innovative events to prepare our young people for the world of work.

The School of Enterprise and Employability offers a wide range of study programmes and apprenticeship opportunities to both 16-18 and 19+ learners. Our courses include Level 1 Personal Social Development, Level 2 Enterprise and Employability, and Level 1 and Level 2 Creative Craft, aimed at developing employability skills for next steps such as further education, employment, or apprenticeships. Our department is vibrant, with an exceptional reputation for a ‘learning by doing’ curriculum, full of energy and passion.

What You Will Do

• Support the RE: Workshop to organise a range of RE: Workshops for external individuals and businesses.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to increase the reach of RE: within Luminate and Leeds, supporting financial targets.
• Manage the RE: social media pages including LinkedIn, Instagram, and Link Tree to enhance the profile of the RE: Workshop both internally and externally.
• Develop the RE: online shop and website platform to increase product sales and workshop bookings.
• Assist the RE: Workshop Manager in meeting the financial targets set in Business Planning.

About You

• Relevant qualifications up to and including Level 3, e.g., BTEC National, AS level, A Level.
• Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Willing to work towards achieving the L4 Project Management Apprenticeships.
• Experience of working in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, at all organizational levels.
• Ability to build effective working relationships within and across teams.

Benefits

We offer numerous benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement: at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays for full-time staff, including Christmas closure days.
• Excellent pension schemes such as Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Memberships and discounts, including TOTUM card.
• Travel and commuting discounts through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus, and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible and hybrid working options, depending on role requirements.

About Us

Leeds City College is among the largest further education institutions nationally and a major provider of apprenticeships in the region. We offer a vibrant, diverse learning environment with innovative education, supporting lifelong learning and staff development. Join us to help us achieve excellence for our students, apprentices, staff, and stakeholders.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and welfare. All successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, online checks, and references. It is a criminal offense to apply if barred from regulated activity involving children.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our commitment to EDI is integral. We strive to create a fair, inclusive workplace reflecting our community's diversity. We continually improve our practices to promote equality and opportunity for all candidates.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. All agency submissions must be through our official channels; we are not liable for fees or commissions for unsolicited applications.