Business Admin Apprentice (Adults English & Maths)

About the role

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!

This apprenticeship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience while working towards a recognised Business Administration qualification. The role supports the day-to-day administration of Adult Maths and English provision and plays an important part in ensuring that programmes run smoothly and that learners receive a positive and well-organised experience.

Working closely with the Curriculum Manager and teaching staff, the apprentice will contribute to the organisation and delivery of courses by supporting administrative processes, maintaining learner records and assisting with communication between staff and students. The role provides broad exposure to the operational side of delivering education programmes and will help develop professional administrative and organisational skills.

The apprentice will assist with maintaining accurate learner records, registers and departmental documentation, ensuring that information is kept up to date and organised. They will support the preparation of documents and information required for meetings, audits and quality processes, and assist with data entry and record keeping using internal systems. The role will also support the administration of courses and learner activities. This includes assisting with enrolment and induction processes, helping communicate important information to learners about timetables and assessments, and supporting the organisation of mock exams, assessments and other course-related activities.

Learners may also approach the apprentice with general queries, so the role involves helping direct students to the appropriate teams or services when needed. Alongside these responsibilities, the apprentice will contribute to wider departmental activities such as organising meetings, enrichment events and departmental initiatives. They may also assist with recruitment and marketing activities including open events or initial assessment sessions.

Throughout the apprenticeship the successful candidate will receive training and support while working towards the Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard. They will take part in regular reviews, training sessions and assessments as part of their professional development.

This role would suit someone who is organised, reliable and interested in developing a career in administration. The successful candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, good communication skills and basic IT skills including Microsoft Office. They will be comfortable working as part of a team, willing to learn new systems and committed to maintaining accurate records and supporting colleagues. An interest in working within an education environment is important, and any previous experience in administration, customer service or office work would be beneficial.

The role requires a commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety and maintaining professional standards at all times.

About Us

The College London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London’s largest and most successful further education providers, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. Each year, we support more than 13,000 students through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes that are closely aligned to employer and industry need.

What brings people to work here, and keeps them here, is the sense of purpose. We exist to change lives through learning, and that ambition runs through everything we do. Our staff work with learners from all backgrounds, many of whom face significant barriers, and play a direct role in improving social mobility and life chances across south east London and beyond.

We are committed to developing our people. This includes high-quality professional development, leadership and management training, and clear opportunities for progression across the College and the wider Group. We encourage colleagues to develop their skills, share expertise and build long-term careers with us, supported by a culture that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.

We invest heavily in our learning environments, with modern facilities and strong partnerships with employers, universities and local communities. This enables our staff to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality education and training that equips learners with the skills, confidence and resilience to succeed in work and in life.

LSEC is part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also sponsors London South East Academies Trust. The Trust is a growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, Sussex and Lambeth. This gives colleagues the opportunity to work within a genuinely joined-up education system, spanning schools, colleges and higher education.

The Group has also recently established the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region through targeted programmes and practical support. This reflects our wider civic mission and commitment to making a meaningful difference beyond our campuses.

With a combined turnover of around £130m and clear ambitions for growth and improvement, this is an organisation that is forward-looking, values expertise and encourages people to contribute ideas and shape the future. There has rarely been a more interesting time to join us.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including excellent annual leave and a generous pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme depending on role. Additional benefits include:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wi-Fi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide through Eduroam
• Access to our on-site gym at Bromley campus and discount at other local gyms
• Discounts in our in-house restaurants and on hair and beauty treatments

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact People Services at peopleservices@lsec.ac.uk.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children and young people. Our full Safeguarding policy can be found here.

Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to disclose relevant information or provide a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. Our DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request. All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.