Business Administrator Apprentice (Level 2)

This is a Fixed Term contract for 12 months.

Apprenticeship rates for this post are dependent on age. Please see below for the applicable rates: 

Level 2 Apprenticeship Rates

Under 18 years - £12,655 per annum

18-20 years - £16,900 per annum

21+ years - £22,359 per annum

We are seeking a proactive Apprentice Business Support Administrator to support our department in a wide range of tasks. Your responsibilities will include managing orders, sourcing competitive pricing, and coordinating guest speakers, trips, and visits. You'll also liaise with employers and external partners to organise industry placements, workplace visits, and events, as well as support the coordination of apprenticeships. This is an excellent opportunity to develop business administration skills, gain exposure to apprenticeship programs, and play a key role in enhancing both the student experience and departmental operations.

What You Will Do

• Manage Procurement: Handle orders for materials and supplies, ensuring cost-effectiveness by sourcing the best prices and maintaining stock levels.
• Coordinate Events: Organise guest speakers, industry visits, and student trips, ensuring smooth logistics and communication.
• Liaise with Employers: Work with external partners to coordinate apprenticeships, industry placements, and workplace visits.
• Administrative Support: Assist with general office tasks such as data entry, filing, and managing communications within the department.
• Support Staff and Students: Facilitate the organisation of resources, events, and activities to enhance both staff workflow and student experiences.

About You

• You are a motivated and organised individual with a keen interest in business administration and the education sector. 
• Possess strong communication skills, enabling you to effectively liaise with employers, students, and staff. 
• Having attention to detail and the ability to multitask will help you manage various responsibilities, from procurement to event coordination.
• You are eager to learn and develop your skills in a supportive environment and are passionate about contributing to a positive student experience.
• Previous experience in customer service or administration is a plus, but a proactive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.