At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in project management tasks and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join BCUSU, a student-led union dedicated to enhancing university life.
- Benefits: Gain valuable skills, work experience, and potential career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above required.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
Introduction: As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
About the Employer
BCUSU is your student‑led union – here from day one to enrich every part of university experience.
As an independent charity working alongside Birmingham City University (BCU), we exist to advocate for all students and enhance your academic, social, and personal journey.
BCUSU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- What You’ll Do
- Help prepare documents, reports, agendas, presentations and other project‑related correspondence
- Organise and maintain project documentation and shared folders in an organised and accessible format
- Use relevant IT packages and systems (e. g. Microsoft Office, Click Up) to draft correspondence, create proposals and analyse data
- Input, collate and maintain data to support project monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Track tasks, timelines, and project milestones as directed by the Project Manager
- Assist with budget tracking and resource ordering as guided by the Project Manager
- Assist in the delivery of project activities through effective administration, communication and stakeholder engagement
- Assist the Project Manager to ensure high‑quality project activities are consistently delivered across BCUSU
- Support the setup, scheduling, and smooth running of project activities and meetings
- Coordinate project events and liaise with the relevant departments to support their successful delivery
- Act as a point of contact for project‑related queries
- Provide clear, consistent and timely updates to stakeholders
- Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the Business Administrator apprenticeship standard (ST0070), working towards a Level3 qualification
- Complete all required off‑the‑job training in line with the agreed training plan
- Apply learning from the apprenticeship to day‑to‑day work, demonstrating continuous development
- Build and maintain an evidence‑based portfolio aligned to the Business Administrator Level3 Apprenticeship standard ST0070
- Attend regular progress reviews with the Project Manager and training provider, acting on feedback to support development
- Work towards successful completion of the End‑Point Assessment and achievement of the Level3 qualification
- Uphold and demonstrate the values and expected staff behaviours of BCUSU in working towards achieving the BCUSU vision
- Commit to working as part of a team and in collaboration with the wider BCUSU staff team to support the delivery of BCUSU Strategy24+
- Ensure compliance with all BCUSU policies and procedures, including but not limited to health & safety, GDPR, financial and HR
- Complete all mandatory training and any other training and supervision sessions identified as beneficial to the job role, post holder, or apprenticeship requirements
- Promote the BCUSU equality, diversity & inclusion, wellbeing and sustainability agendas, embedding principles within all relevant aspects of the role
- Make decisions within the defined level of responsibility
- Effectively communicate with university staff, students and relevant external stakeholders
- Undertake other duties that may be assigned by the employer, as might reasonably be expected within the grade of the post
- Training Outcome
While a full‑time position with the company after completing the apprenticeship cannot be guaranteed, the employer will have a better understanding closer to the end of the apprenticeship of whether they are able to take on a full‑time member of staff.
In the meantime, you’ll gain a broad range of transferable skills and valuable experience within a supportive team environment.
There may also be opportunities to progress into a full‑time role or explore other apprenticeship opportunities.
Skills Required
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Logical
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above
- Course Information
- Course: Business administrator (level3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Business and administration
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
- Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday‑Friday 9am to 5pm
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 9 Months
- Training Provider: BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.
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Project Management Apprentice Level 3 employer: BIRMINGHAM CITY STUDENTS UNION
BCUSU is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its apprentices, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment. As a student-led charity, BCUSU fosters a culture of collaboration and advocacy, ensuring that every team member contributes to enhancing the university experience for all students. With opportunities for skill development and potential progression into full-time roles, working at BCUSU not only enriches your professional journey but also aligns with values of diversity and community engagement.
Contact Details:
BIRMINGHAM CITY STUDENTS UNION Recruitment Team