Apprentice Systems and Payroll Assistant
An exciting opportunity to work within a busy office at London Marathon Events Ltd. Are looking for a Apprentice Systems and Payroll Assistant to work alongside the team. You will work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard.
Role
The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Systems and Payroll Manager utilising multiple HR systems, system integrations and supporting key operational functions.
This includes but is not limited to workforce management systems, communication platforms and the payroll system. Client groups the role will interact with includes internal staff, external event staff and volunteers with processes including scheduling, rostering and payroll review and processing.
The role includes enrolment to a Business Administration Apprenticeship with formal training resulting in a professional qualification.
This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a broad range of skills in payroll, systems management, and data analysis, all while working alongside experienced professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tracking and managing all payroll data including the integration and migration of data across systems assisting in coordinating the change control process
- Collate information related to casual staff payments, ensuring that all necessary data for payments is accurate and timely
- Contribute to the ongoing update, testing, and review of HR systems through development projects
- Create event shifts in the workforce management system according to project timelines
- Collaborate with the Workforce Planning team to manage the interaction between the workforce management system and the client group journey
- Provide support and training to system users
- Assist in the development of policies, procedures, and processes related to the use of systems
- Assist with managing the internal communication platform, including reviewing data permissions, creating usage policies, and setting up departmental spaces as needed
- Assist with the management of high volumes of personal and sensitive data, always ensuring the integrity and security of the system
- Work to resolve system issues promptly and professionally, delivering excellent customer service while identifying areas for process improvements
- Support with wider departmental tasks as required to ensure the effective delivery of the People & Culture functional area
Essential Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving and solution focussed mindset
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Willingness to go the extra mile
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Pragmatic and flexible in approach
- Desired Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft suite on applications, including MS Excel
- Comfortable with the use of IT systems
- Ability to learn quickly and to absorb new and complex information
- Excels in coordinating and delivering projects and operational priorities to quality and against tight deadlines
To become an apprentice, you must:
- Be 16 or over
- Not already be in full-time education
You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
Training
- Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training will take place within the workplace
- This role is for a 2 year contract were you will gain experience working in payroll systems and HR Systems and undertake an apprenticeship in administration
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Training Provider
- INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Minimum of 2 Days in the office with option of working remotely or in the office for the rest.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 3 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 6th May 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 2nd June 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
About the Employer
LONDON MARATHON EVENTS LIMITED
London Marathon Events (part of the London Marathon Group) works to inspire, champion and increase activity in all ages, abilities, and demographics. We do this through our successful event portfolio (which includes the TCS London Marathon and TCS Mini London Marathon, Brighton Marathon, The Big Half, Vitality London 10,000, Vitality Westminster Mile, Standard Chartered Great City Race and Swim Serpentine) and through our extensive outreach programmes working with schools and community groups in London and across the UK. Our events raise millions for charities every year to improve the lives of individuals and communities, and we passionately believe in the power of sport as a force for good. Our values are integral to who we are, how we work and what we do: Impact – together we create positive change Innovate – together we enable new ideas Everyone – together we champion inclusivity Customer First – together we go the extra mile for all Diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, and we want to ensure they are at the heart of our company. We strongly value diversity within our workforce and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, lived experience, ideas, and culture to the company. This difference brings with it great strengths, including diversity of thought and innovation.
- Company
- LONDON MARATHON EVENTS LIMITED
- Location
- 190 Great Dover Street, London, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £25,000 a year
- Posted
- Company
- LONDON MARATHON EVENTS LIMITED
- Location
- 190 Great Dover Street, London, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £25,000 a year
- Posted