Business Partnerships Onboarding Assistant

Business Partnerships Onboarding Assistant

South Bristol Skills Academy, The Boulevard, Hengrove Park, Bristol, BS14 0DB

The Business Partnerships and Onboarding Assistant supports the College’s strategic ambition to expand its employer‑facing provision, particularly in apprenticeships and work‑based learning. The role requires a strong understanding of sector‑specific compliance, funding regulations, and administrative systems to ensure all operational processes are delivered to a high standard.

• Execute and maintain efficient onboarding procedures.
• Manage apprenticeship‑related enquiries.
• Ensure accurate data handling across platforms such as the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) and internal CRM systems.
• Represent the College at external events, communicating the College’s employer engagement strategy.
• Collaborate with cross‑departmental teams and external stakeholders to support business partnerships.
• Apply technical knowledge of apprenticeship frameworks, onboarding protocols and administrative compliance to deliver high‑quality service.

• Highly motivated and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship frameworks, onboarding protocols and related administrative compliance.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Two‑week paid Christmas close down and additional paid time off over Easter, on top of a generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time roles).
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.0%.
• Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 28.68%.
• Paid volunteering leave (3 days a year).
• Family‑friendly policies including paid fertility and foster policies.
• Menopause policy outlining support available.
• Person‑centred annual appraisal focusing on wellbeing and CPD.
• Access to a benefits portal including shopping discounts and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Right to disconnect from work outside normal working hours.
• Hybrid and flexible working policy.
• Aspiring Leaders programme open to all and Management Academy for all management roles.
• Welfare rooms at all sites.
• Bespoke programme of recognition, reward and celebration.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. A disability‑confident employer, we take a trauma‑informed approach, support the Care Leavers Covenant, and have been awarded accreditation as a College of Sanctuary for refugees. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our processes, please let us know so we can discuss how we can best support you and make any necessary adjustments.

Contact Kristina Hill, recruiting manager – Krist or , to discuss the role in more detail.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.