Summary
We are looking for an organised, detail orientated individual to carry out the professional duties of a careers advisor whilst completing the Level 3 Business administration apprenticeship.
Wage
£9,029.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
22.5 hours over 3 days per week, term-time only. Exact shift pattern to be confirmed.
22 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 28 April 2025
Duration
1 year 4 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* 1:1 Careers Interviews: Conduct individual career interviews with all Year 11 students and priority groups in Years 9 & 10, reporting back to students and parents.
* Careers Strategy Implementation: Work alongside the Careers Lead to develop and implement the Academy’s Careers Strategy through weekly planning, implementation, and evaluation meetings.
* Curriculum Integration: Develop and present career-related resources for use across the Academy’s curriculum in collaboration with the Careers Lead.
* Raising Aspirations: Support the Careers Lead in organizing student assemblies and external visits to a range of sectors, including FE, HE, traineeships, apprenticeships, and employers.
NEET Prevention Programmes: Create and/or work with partners to deliver bespoke programmes for students at risk of becoming NEET.
* Personal Profiles & CVs: Support Year 9 students in creating personal profiles and CVs, with revisions in Years 10 & 11.
* Labour Market Information: Ensure students have access to up-to-date labour market information through platforms like GMACS, Xello, and the Academy website.
* Post-16 Applications & Interviews: Liaise with Post-16 providers regarding Year 11 student applications and interviews.
* Taster Days & Sessions: Coordinate opportunities for Year 10 & 11 students to attend Post-16 taster days and sessions.
* Parental Engagement: Engage with hard-to-reach parents, offering career guidance and support.
* Technical Training Providers: Coordinate the Academy’s engagement with technical training providers for Years 8 to 11 in line with Provider Access Legislation.
* Work Experience & Industry Exposure: Organize and coordinate work experience opportunities, workplace safaris, mock interviews, business mentoring, and workshops.
* Off-Site Visits: Accompany students on off-site visits to experience real-world work environments.
* STEM & Careers Integration: Link STEM activities for all year groups to Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG).
* Work Placement Opportunities: Connect with external agencies to secure work placements for students.
* Destination & NEET Reporting: Liaise with the local authority on student destination tracking and risk of NEET reporting.
* Alumni Engagement: Communicate with the Academy’s alumni network and share updates via social media.
* Networking & Best Practices: Participate in real and virtual networking events to exchange best practices.
* Funding & Project Development: Seek funding opportunities (e.g., GM Higher) to develop innovative careers projects in collaboration with the Careers Lead
Where you’ll work
King Williams Street
Salford
M50 3UQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
* Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
* Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
* Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
* Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
* Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
* Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
* Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Your training plan
* You will work towards your Level 3 Administrator qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
* Training provider: LMP Group:
* All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
* An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!
More training information
This course is delivered through Articulate Rise, this flexible School Administration training programme features 11 expertly designed modules, covering vital topics such as project management, planning/organisation and presentation skills.
The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.
* Milestone 1. The Organisation - (Aims, Values, Policy)
* Milestone 2. IT Skills - (Systems, Record and document production, Financial processes and Professionalism and productivity).
* Milestone 3. Communication – (Verbal, Digital, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Integrity and Productivity)
* Milestone 4. Continuous Improvement – (Processes, Coaching and Developing others, Decision Making, Quality and Responsibility).
* Milestone 5. Project Management – (Project Lifecycle, business fundamentals: Finance, Change, PESTLE, leading a project).
* Milestone 6. Preparation for End Point Assessment
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
(Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.