Apprentice Education Administrator

Summary

The Christie School of Oncology is looking for a motivated colleague to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will be supported to undertake a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.

Annual wage

£22,386 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£22,368 per annum during apprenticeship training period, rising to Band 3 contract (£24,071 - £25,674) permanent upon successful completion.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm. Working hours will regular office hours, but may involve occasional early evening/ Saturday hours to support educational events.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 February

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Administrative support and supporting learners/colleagues/visitors by phone, email and face-to-face
Data input and administration of e-learning systems
See Job Description for skills and responsibilities to be developed during the apprenticeship training period.

Where you’ll work

550 WILMSLOW ROAD

WITHINGTON

MANCHESTER

GREATER MANCHESTER

M20 4BX

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

DAMAR LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Apprentice will receive one day per week assigned for off-the-job study time. Training is delivered fully virtually by Damar Training.

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
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

GCSEs A*-C/9-4 in English and Maths are desirable but not essential. We can support the successful candidate to undertake Level 2 Functional Skills alongside the apprenticeship if this is not held for either subject. Applicants must have resided in the UK for the past three consecutive years to qualify for Apprenticeship Funding.

About this company

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, situated in South Manchester, is the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe, and an international leader in cancer research and development.

Company benefits

-Generous annual leave allowance -Opportunity for flexible/remote working once established in role -Opportunity to purchase an extra 5 days of annual leave per year

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

Permanent Band 3 contract (£24,071 - £25,674) upon successful completion of apprenticeship training period. Professional development opportunities are highly encouraged at the trust.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Sean Barrow

sean.barrow@nhs.net

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286762.

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Closes in 14 days (Sunday 1 December)

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