Apprentice Administrator; Level 3

Job Title:

Apprentice Administrator (Level
3)

Salary:
Apprenticeship Rates – £16,012 – £24,520 (dependant on age)

Closing Date:

18 Months fixed term Apprenticeship to gain a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration

Under 18 years – £16,012 per annum
18-20 years – £21,510 per annum
21+ years – £24,520 per annum

Are you highly organised, motivated, and ready to begin a career in business administration? We are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice (Level
3) to join our team and gain valuable practical experience in a professional and supportive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their administrative, communication, and organisational skills while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship qualification.

In this role, you will support a variety of day-to-day administrative activities, working alongside experienced colleagues to gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of business functions.

As part of the apprenticeship, you will receive structured training and dedicated mentoring, enabling you to build essential administration, digital, and communication skills. You will work within a supportive and inclusive team, with opportunities for personal development and potential career progression upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

• Provide administrative support to curriculum managers.
• Keeping student records and enrolment data accurate and up to date.
• Manage emails, telephone enquiries, and customer communications professionally.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems.
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and document preparation.
• Prepare correspondence, letters, and presentations as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve administrative processes.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements.
• Complete apprenticeship coursework and attend training sessions as required.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

• Annual leave:
  Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays;
  Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
  Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD opportunities:
  Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days. Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives:
  Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting:
  Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:
  Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

At University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas. These range from our makeup studios to practical science labs. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.

Choosing to work for University Centre Leeds means that you will be part of an inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to University Centre Leeds.

We are proud to be the highest rated for student satisfaction in Leeds for the third year running (National Student Survey 2022).

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