End Point Assessment Coordinator Apprentice

EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS LTD

DIDCOT, OX11 0SG

Closes on Monday 23 September

Posted on 3 July 2024


Summary

As a Level 3 End Point Assessment (EPA) Coordinator Apprentice, you will play a key role while gaining experience in EPA processes. Support planning, coordination, and execution of EPA, as well as gaining knowledge and skills within various areas of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team within an EPA organisation. Working towards a L3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

Annual wage
£15,500 a year

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Holidays: 22 days + all public holidays + 3 days paid Christmas Company Shutdown. Other benefits include Healthcare Cash Plan, Reward Gateway- Employee Discount Platform, Specsavers Vouchers and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. Times to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 2 October

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

2

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

  • Provide customer service to internal and external customers and stakeholders
  • Provide administrative support to the Director of End Point Assessment and the wider EPA team
  • Provide weekly / monthly reporting on progress of EPA products and materials
  • Provide monthly reporting on EPA performance
  • Answer and deal with enquiries from potential customers (employers and training providers)
  • Maintain databases
  • Using Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Take part in marketing activities and assist with producing marketing materials
  • Booking and scheduling EPA appointments
  • Produce and distribute correspondence, letters, emails, agendas and minutes
  • Maintain storage and filing systems
  • Promotion of EPA services and products i.e. cold calling, business development activities
  • Carrying out research activities
  • Deputising for the Director of EPA as and when required
  • Carrying out meeting prep and presentation preparation
  • Supporting other departments as and when needed
  • Attending events to represent ELS
  • Attending and carrying out mandatory training

Where you’ll work

UNIT 4

LIBRARY AVENUE

HARWELL OXFORD

DIDCOT

OX11 0SG

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

ABINGDON AND WITNEY 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

    Duration:

    • 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment

    Delivery model:

    • Work-based training with your employer
    • 10 days professional training at college
    • Approximately 12 on-site or/and Teams assessment visits per year
    • Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
    • Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

    Qualifications included:

    • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
    • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade A*-C 9/4)
    • Maths (grade A*-C 9/4)

    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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    Born out of the UK Defence sector, Explosive Learning Solutions (ELS) has been providing training and business development solutions, both nationally & internationally since 2005. Supporting business training programmes in areas such as: • Project development • Sales • Procurement and Contract Management • Personal Development and Human Resources As well as personal and professional development training for: • Leadership • Management • Business improvement. We undertake the research and analysis of people issues and the subsequent design (across all media), development and delivery of learning and its subsequent assessment. Also the provision of interim professionals across the project portfolio. In March 2020 Explosive Learning Solutions became an independent, ESFA approved, registered End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). In March 2022, the ELS EPAO was awarded Ofqual recognition and achieved Awarding Organisation (AO) status. We now end-point assess 33 standards, across 8 industry sectors.

    https://www.elsbusinesstraining.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    This role may become permanent for the right candidate with lots of potential for future career progression and personal development.

    ELS believe in developing people. Additional qualifications and training may be offered in the future to enhance progression and skills.

    There may also be the opportunity to progress onto a more advanced level apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

    apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

    01235216216

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000262246.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 23 September

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