Administration Apprentice Level 3
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Company: Soar Valley College
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Location: LEICESTER, LE4 7GY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £21,019.00 per year
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000049224
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Application Deadline Date: 02/09/2026
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Start Date: 14/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.15am - 4pm. 36.25 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks), plus 18 hours (training days) 83.46% FTE.
Brief Description
Soar Valley College, Leicester, invites applications for an apprentice within their friendly and professional admin team. This role will involve a range of reception/admin duties and is ideal for someone who is organised with great levels of attention to detail.
Training to be Provided
- The accredited training will be delivered by Heart of England Training and mainly remotely at Soar Valley College
- Protected study time will be given and full support from your colleagues. You will also have one to one learning sessions with your tutor, again remotely by Teams
- On successful completion of your studies, you will achieve the level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship standard
Future Prospects
The in-school team is excellent and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn from some superb technicians on site.
Previous apprentices have gained employment in the school and are still with us today.
This position offers individuals the:
- Guarantee of working in a fast paced and exciting environment
- Chance to develop skills and knowledge in a growing organisation
- Opportunity to take on more challenging responsibilities
- Potential for career development
Vacancy Detail
The successful candidate will work specifically with our Strategic Business Manager and Careers Advisor, supporting them with admin tasks, contributing to the smooth running of the school and positive outcomes for students. More specifically the post includes:
- Compiling written communications, reports, letters, etc.
- Ensuring administrative records are maintained and kept up to date
- Providing admin support as required, e.g. word processing, filing, photocopying, word processing, dealing with the post, managing supplies, arranging meetings, liaising with other staff and students
- Compiling student records and supporting with management of data
- Providing support on reception as required, answering telephone and handling face to face enquiries, taking messages or re-directing to the appropriate person and providing basic information about the school to visitors
- Updating displays around the school
- To communicate both written and orally with students, parents, staff and outside agencies
- To organise and support periodic college events
- To organise, update and produce periodic college publications
- Facilitate meetings, e.g. producing paperwork, providing refreshments, writing up minutes, etc.
- Contribute to the management of student resources
Other Information
Our vacancy is being managed by Salad Skills. By applying for this you agree to be contacted by them. If shortlisted, you will receive a telephone call. If successful in attending a group assessment centre, you will receive personalised full feedback afterwards on your strengths and areas for development. If you don't hear from us and would like feedback on your application, please email sarah.cripps@saladskills.co.uk.
Soar Valley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Baring service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.