Business Administration Apprentice x 2 posts

There’s never been a more exciting time to join West Nottinghamshire College Group. West Nottinghamshire College Group has grown from a local college to an international organisation with a reputation for dynamism and success.  The college group is made up of a number of separate companies all with education and training to the very highest level at their heart.  

We embrace and encourage all those who are driven to better themselves, achieve their goals and reach new heights. Outstanding resources combined with exceptional tutors and student support means that whatever your ambition, we can help you to achieve it.

Vision Business Support Services Ltd (VBSS) provides high-quality support services to all aspects of the college group. VBSS is a subsidiary company of West Nottinghamshire College and provides an important service and plays a pivotal part in the success of the college and creating an exceptional learner experience.

JOINING OUR JOURNEY

When you join our college, our staff have access to numerous benefits and facilities:

• Pension Scheme
• Occupational Health Service
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
• Staff Development days/week (July)
• Free confidential counselling service
• Staff recognition awards
• Free car parking
• On-site Butterflies Day Nursery (Derby Road)
• On-site hair and beauty salon, Revive Spa, fine dining Refine Restaurant and Create Theatre

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a team of Trainee Business Administrators that provide friendly and efficient administrative support to a range of departments across the college. 

You will be placed within three different departments each for a period of 5 months; this provides a fantastic opportunity for you to gain a broader range of administration experience.  Placement opportunities could include (but not limited to); Marketing, Human Resources, Schools of Learning and Student Support.

You will need to demonstrate strong organisational, administrative and secretarial skills.  You will have a working knowledge of office technology packages, including word processing applications, databases and spread sheets.

You will be customer focussed with a friendly, outgoing personality and the confidence to deal with customer queries and colleagues over the telephone and face to face.  You should be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and maintain accuracy and quality of outcomes at all times.  You will be required to work alongside team members and on your own initiative as required.  As you will change placements every five months, you must be flexible and adaptable, as you may be asked to work across any of the college sites. 

You will be supported to undertake an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration whilst gaining invaluable on-the-job experience and attending specific training to aid your development in the role.   You should be willing to continuously update your professional development and undertake training in the use of learner administration systems, college procedures and legislative compliance in relation to duties undertaken.

The role will require you to embed and work to the college’s values; working with Professionalism, taking Responsibility for your actions, and giving Respect to clients and colleagues alike. 

Individuals with the appropriate experience, qualifications and personal qualities are invited to complete an online application form by 5pm on Friday 28 July 2017 via the Vision Apprentices website:

http://www.visionapprentices.co.uk/vacancies/Vacancy.aspx?ref=VAC001278146