Recruitment Apprentice

Macclesfield College

Cheshire, SK11 8LF

Closes in 31 days (Tuesday 25 March at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 February 2025


Summary

To work with the Employer Engagement Manager to implement the apprenticeship recruitment process. Take an active role in the recruitment of apprentices to ensure the College meets all financial and funding targets. Working to implement and maintain internal processes and systems. You will receive a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday between 8.40am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.40am to 4.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 31 March

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

Duties will include but not restricted to:

  • To administer the apprenticeship vacancies on the National
  • Apprenticeship Service and College websites.
  • Produce social media updates to promote vacancies using Twitter, Facebook etc.
  • Actively work with candidates and engage with employers to identify suitable opportunities.
  • To carry out any other duties and responsibilities within his/her capabilities as reasonably directed by the line manager.
  • Undertake staff development and training as required to that duties can be performed to a high standard.
  • To undertake all aspects of the post in accordance with the College’s Equality and, Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and schemes.
  • To comply with the College’s Data Protection policy in relation to the collection, use, storage and disposal of personal and/or sensitive information.
  • To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be expected, commensurate with grade, both within and, where required, external to the College.
  • Answering incoming calls within the office.
  • Producing reports as requested.
  • Making & filing sign up packs for apprentices.
  • Action reviews using pro solution.
  • File reviews.
  • File certificates for apprentices.
  • Archive files where necessary.

Where you’ll work

Park Lane

Macclesfield

Cheshire

SK11 8LF

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

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

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

  • Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Qualification.
  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 5/C+)
  • Maths (grade 5/C+)

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

About this company

Whether you’re a school leaver ready to take the next step, an adult who wants to advance their career or learn something new, or you’re a business owner looking to up skill your staff – you can find it all here at Macclesfield College!

https://macclesfield.ac.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After completion of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full-time positions within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

+441625410022

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303136.

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Closes in 31 days (Tuesday 25 March at 11:59pm)

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