About the Role

This is a Fixed Term contract for 18 months.

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

Level 3 Apprenticeship Rates

Under 18 years - £12,925 per annum
18-20 years - £17,170 per annum
21+ years - £22,359 per annum

We are looking for a work placement administrator to join us in the Careers, Work Experience & Progression team as part of the Student Life Directorate. We lead on activities and strategies which contribute to an outstanding student experience closely aligned with the college and group strategic objectives.

The work placement Administrator Apprentice will be based at Park Lane with regular travel amongst our other campuses.

Working alongside the work placement team. You will act as key support for administrative duties that will aid the coordination of high-quality work placements and work experience activities for students across a variety of curriculum areas such as Childcare, Health and social care, Engineering, Travel Food and Drink, Digital and Leeds Sixth Form to name a few.

What You Will Do

• Carry out the administrative duties associated with work placements, such as inputting information on the Work Experience online portal and tracking systems.
• Assist with tracking and monitoring student completion of required reflective logs and time sheets.
• Coordinate out evaluations process for work placements and work experience activities, as directed by the Work Placement Team Coordinator.
• Provide an appropriate level of support and point of contact for students & employers before, during and following a work placement to secure a successful outcome.
• Undertake a range of general administration duties including word processing, production of spreadsheets and updating of college information systems.

About You

Q1. Good general education to at least NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Q2. Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2 or above and willingness to improve in one or both disciplines

Q3. Completion of Level 3 customer service apprenticeship within 18 months of starting role

Experience & Knowledge

Criteria

EK1. Understanding of the benefits of work experience

EK2. Knowledge and understanding of the further education curriculum

EK5. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office / Google applications

Skills & Competencies

Criteria

SC1. Good written communication skills

SC2. Proven ability in administration tasks

SC3. Good communication skills with the ability to relate to, and work with, students from age 14 to adult, colleagues and employers

SC4. Ability to maintain resilience and a positive "can do" attitude when facing challenges

SC5. Ability to manage own time and work to deadlines

Behavioural, Values & Ethos

Criteria

B1. Commitment to the College's support and promotion of Equality and Diversity

B2. Committed to child protection and the promotion of a safe environment for children and young people

B3. Work flexibly and across campuses and occasional evenings when necessary

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