Work Placement Apprentice
Wigan & Leigh College
Greater Manchester, WN1 1RS
Closes in 9 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 October 2024
Contents
Summary
We require someone who can multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to support our Employer Engagement Officers and Work Placement Assessors with the provision of work placements across the College. Duties include: responding effectively and accurately to telephone, e-mail and face-to-face enquiries for work placements.
- Annual wage
- £12,313.60 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm.
Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm (breaks to be confirmed).
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 11 November
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
- Respond effectively and accurately to telephone, e-mail and face-to-face enquiries for work placements by ensuring your knowledge is up to date
- Be responsible for monitoring and answering all enquiries to the direct mailbox of the Work Placement Team, ensuring your team members are made aware of relevant information and notifications
- Maintain accurate records of all work placement activity, health and safety information, learner/employer agreements and feedback ensuring all are securely stored and all systems kept up to date
- Contribute to and participate in all events that are related to these services
- Support destinations recording and collection
- Support the DBS process for students with placements that require a valid check and certificate
- Maintaining the work placement electronic tracking system, full training of which will be given, to ensure all information is entered into the system in a timely manner
- Contribute to the smooth running of the FAB Futures centres by undertaking daily office tasks like meet and greet, collecting post, preparing mailshots and helping with data entry tasks as required
- Work with the wider FAB Futures team to ensure the effective delivery of the 3 core strategies, Careers and Employability, Work Experience, and Progression and Destinations
Where you’ll work
PO Box 53
Parsons Walk
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN1 1RS
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
WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Wigan and Leigh College, Parson's Walk, WN1 1RS
- Training in the workplace
- The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Required Knowledge and Understanding: Appropriate knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge and understanding of delivering good customer service. Knowledge and understanding of administration skills, particularly data entry, information gathering and record keeping. Knowledge and understanding of effective communication in different formats, face to face, telephone, e-mail and social media. Knowledge and understanding of providing information that is clearly and professionally presented. Excellent communication skills.
About this company
This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues. Working in a dynamic, values led organisation, this role is for those who are passionate about development and innovation, within a lively college community.
After this apprenticeship
- Expected progression within the organisation
- Possible progression to a level 4 qualification
- The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281782.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)
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