Apprentice Business Administrator

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Business Administrator Apprentice (Level
3) to join our Quality Improvement Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their administration, data management and business support skills whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification. You will play an important role in supporting the College's quality assurance and quality improvement processes, helping to ensure that our students receive an outstanding learning experience.

We expect you to have excellent attention to detail, enjoy working with data and systems, be confident managing a variety of administrative tasks, be able to work independently and collaboratively, prioritise your workload to meet deadlines, and commit to providing excellent customer service and maintaining high standards of professionalism, accuracy and confidentiality.

• Supporting the administration of quality assurance and quality improvement processes across the College.
• Maintaining accurate records, databases, trackers and electronic filing systems.
• Assisting with the collection, validation and reporting of quality‑related data and performance information.
• Supporting quality reviews, audits and compliance activities through the organisation of documentation, meetings and action tracking.
• Producing reports, dashboards and routine performance information to support decision‑making.
• Providing administrative support for meetings, including arranging schedules, preparing agendas, taking minutes and monitoring actions.
• Managing enquiries from colleagues and stakeholders via email, telephone and other communication channels.
• Supporting quality improvement projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the learner experience and organisational performance.
• Maintaining high standards of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Working with a range of College teams to support the successful delivery of quality objectives and improvement plans.

This role includes studying towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship alongside your day‑to‑day responsibilities.

• Off‑job training and study time.
• Regular reviews and one‑to‑one support with your assessor.
• Opportunities to develop skills in administration, data analysis, communication, customer service and continuous improvement.

To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you must meet the funding requirements, including having the right to work in the UK and meeting residency eligibility criteria.

• Competitive salary – £24,840 to £25,230 per annum FTE. (This will be pro‑rated for part‑time posts)
• 35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + opportunity to purchase up to 5 days of annual leave.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App.
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and a car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated CPD days and our Request to Invest Programme.
• A supportive and experienced team.
• A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification.
• Access to a wide range of College staff benefits.
• The chance to make a real difference to the quality of education and student outcomes.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.