Work Placement Apprentice

We require someone who can multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to support our Employer Engagement Officers and Work Placement Assessors with the provision of work placements across the College. Duties include: responding effectively and accurately to telephone, e-mail and face-to-face enquiries for work placements.

Role

  • Respond effectively and accurately to telephone, e-mail and face-to-face enquiries for work placements by ensuring your knowledge is up to date
  • Be responsible for monitoring and answering all enquiries to the direct mailbox of the Work Placement Team, ensuring your team members are made aware of relevant information and notifications
  • Maintain accurate records of all work placement activity, health and safety information, learner/employer agreements and feedback ensuring all are securely stored and all systems kept up to date
  • Contribute to and participate in all events that are related to these services
  • Support destinations recording and collection
  • Support the DBS process for students with placements that require a valid check and certificate
  • Maintaining the work placement electronic tracking system, full training of which will be given, to ensure all information is entered into the system in a timely manner
  • Contribute to the smooth running of the FAB Futures centres by undertaking daily office tasks like meet and greet, collecting post, preparing mailshots and helping with data entry tasks as required
  • Work with the wider FAB Futures team to ensure the effective delivery of the 3 core strategies, Careers and Employability, Work Experience, and Progression and Destinations

Training

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Wigan and Leigh College, Parson's Walk, WN1 1RS
  • Training in the workplace
  • The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
  • Expected progression within the organisation
  • Possible progression to a level 4 qualification
  • The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles
Apprenticeship Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Training Provider
WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
Working Week
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm (breaks to be confirmed)
Expected Duration
18 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Thursday, 11th July 2024
Start Date
Thursday, 1st August 2024

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
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)

About the Employer

Wigan & Leigh College
This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues. Working in a dynamic, values led organisation, this role is for those who are passionate about development and innovation, within a lively college community.
Company
Wigan & Leigh College
Location
PO Box 53, Parsons Walk, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£12,313.60
Posted
Company
Wigan & Leigh College
Location
PO Box 53, Parsons Walk, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£12,313.60
Posted