Business Administrator Apprentice

The role is to provide a range of highly efficient and effective administrative duties ensuring the systems are well organised, expertly delivered, provide exceptional quality and are very effective in supporting the Sixth Form processes, with a particular focus on supporting the day-to-day activities of the Human Resources Function.

About the Employer: Christ the King Sixth Forms is a family of three highly successful Catholic sixth forms located in south east London and Kent. In 2023, the Sixth Forms was rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted. CTK offers exceptional, expert teaching in a welcoming, friendly atmosphere, each CTK sixth form creates an environment where high achievement is promoted and attained.

What You'll Do:

• Input, maintain and manipulate relevant data using the Sixth Form’s Information and Recording systems, producing documents, reports and correspondence as required.
• Use Microsoft Office applications expertly as required, maintaining accurate records and well organised comprehensive filing systems, both paper and electronically.
• Produce well laid out and accurate letters, documents and reports for internal and external use.
• Copy, collate and distribute documentation to relevant personnel.
• Deal with a range of communications, including emails, telephone calls and correspondence, ensuring that enquiries are handled professionally, efficiently and confidentially.
• Liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that communications are accurate and reflect the efficient operation and ethos of the Sixth Form.
• Assist in the administration of HR processes, including recruitment, absences onboarding and training.
• Answer ad hoc queries from staff relating to a range of administrative and HR issues, in a discreet manner and escalating to the department leads as appropriate.
• Support and contribute to a range of administrative functions as required.
• Taking part in professional development activities including appraisal.
• Promoting equal opportunities for students and staff.
• A commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity underpinned by willingness and ability to contribute to the holistic implementation of this demonstrated in performing the duties of the post.
• Undertake other tasks as required by the Head of Department, Deputy Principal or Executive Principal after due consultation.

This job description may not necessarily be a comprehensive description of the post. It may be reviewed and subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the post holder.

Training Outcome: There is an opportunity to secure a permanent position after successfully completing the apprenticeship.

Skills Required:

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications:

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information:

• Course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Level: 3
• Route: Business and administration
• Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements:

• Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm, with a 47 min lunch.
• Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Training Provider: NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.