Apprentice Communications and Events Administrator

Apprentice Communications and Events Administrator

Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Communications and Events Administrator.

The successful applicant will primarily support the work of the Communications and Events Team in the Department of Engineering Science. We are responsible for the department website and staff intranet, organising a wide range of events and conferences, social media, and internal communications and engagement.

About the apprenticeship

As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with Abingdon & Witney College where you will complete a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Department of Engineering Science department in Oxford City Centre. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend 10 days of professional training at college.

In total, it will take 15 months to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, plus 3 months for your End Point Assessment (EPA), with support from the Department, University, and College throughout.

You will be passionate about starting your career in Communications and Events and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change with an interest in communications and events.

To complete the level 3 apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.

There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.

What we offer

Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.

We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us at the University and that is just the start of their career.

You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 14 September, only applications received before this time will be considered.

Interviews will be taking place in the week commencing the 12 October.