Functional Skills Administrator Apprentice
PEARSON PLC
Camberley, GU17 9LP
Closes in 5 days (Friday 18 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 October 2024
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Summary
Are you passionate about administration, interested in the education sector, and eager to pursue a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship? If so, Pearson TQ has the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for an apprentice who is enthusiastic, organised and can provide essential administrative support to our skills programmes.
- Annual wage
- £23,500 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 4.00pm
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
- Duration
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1 Year 3 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Collate and input Functional Skills exam data into the MIS system.
- Register apprentices on the BKSB e-learning platform.
- Issue BKSB login information to apprentices, monitor the completion of Initial and Diagnostic assessments, and send reminders when required.
- Set up and maintain Functional Skills folders on the e-portfolio system for apprentices.
- Upload and map completed Initial and Diagnostic Assessments on the e-portfolio system.
- Manage Awarding Organisation registration and certification processes for Functional Skills provision, adhering to strict timelines.
- Process Speaking and Listening claims with the relevant Awarding Organisation.
- Monitor and record Functional Skills results and disseminate to relevant Pearson TQ staff and stakeholders.
- Download Functional Skills Confirmation Reports from Edexcel Online and share with the Functional Skills Tutor.
- Monitor and record full Functional Skills completions and disseminate to relevant Pearson TQ staff and stakeholders.
- Monitor and update the Functional Skills tracker to ensure all required information is complete and accurate.
- Schedule Functional Skills examinations and manage/organise invigilators and exam rooms where required.
- Notify Pearson Reception when apprentices are visiting Pearson UK offices for Functional Skills delivery or exams.
- Support with Functional Skills invigilation when required.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders and individuals and establish and maintain excellent working relationships with the client and staff communities.
- Support the Functional Skills Manager/Senior Functional Skills Manager in developing and coordinating the quality assurance systems and processes across the Functional Skills qualifications from both an Awarding Organisation and company perspective.
- Support the Functional Skills Manager/Senior Functional Skills Manager in Awarding Organisation communications and in coordinating the internal and external verification and standardisation processes.
- Implement company policies and practices in respect of teaching, learning and student support.
- Attend and contribute to team and other operational meetings, as required, and disseminate information.
Where you’ll work
Gibraltar Barracks
Blackwater
Camberley
GU17 9LP
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
WORKPAYS LIMITED
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
You will study your apprenticeship remotely, via Teams, either at home or your place of work. You will need to spend approximately six hours per week completing your training which will include attending masterclasses, completing assignments, listening to podcasts and shadowing colleagues, amongst others.
More training information
Workpays is an award winning training provider that specialises in professional and financial apprenticeships. We put the learner at the heart of our programmes to ensure they are able to achieve their personal and professional objectives, and reach their potential.
Our programmes are delivered flexible, on a part-time basis. We run monthly masterclasses that focus on the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the standard, supported by 1:1 coaching sessions and recommended off-the-job training.
Upon completion of your aprenticeship, you will gain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification in Business Administration.
Requirements
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Relationship management
- Able to prioritise work
About this company
TQ Education & Training, part of the Pearson Group, provides outsourced training services to the UK Ministry of Defence, other public sector organisations, and private companies in the UK and overseas. We create learning content that enables individuals to develop new skills or improve existing ones. We distribute our material digitally and physically to ensure that our content is accessible to all learners.
https://plc.pearson.com/en-GB/company (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
At Pearson, we offer the following: 1. 25 days annual leave 2. Private Pension plan 2. Private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests 3. An employee well-being scheme 4. Volunteer days, retail and leisure discounts
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Following completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to progress within the Functional Skills Team to a more senior administrative position or to another suitable role within the organisation.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WORKPAYS LIMITED
Agatha Noza
Agatha.Noza@pearson.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280215.
Apply now
Closes in 5 days (Friday 18 October at 11:59pm)
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