Join our Team!

Here at Barking and Dagenham College we are looking for Business Administration Apprentice to join our team.

This is a level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship and will last for a period of 21 months.

You will join us on a full-time, fixed-term basis and in return, we will offer a salary of £11,980 per annum

The Business Administration Apprentice role:

As an apprentice within Barking & Dagenham College, you will support the T-Levels qualification by helping track Industry Placements. You will additionally support with work experience for students on a full-time study programme.

You will work closely with various stakeholders, including our business development and curriculum teams, providing key employers with students that are ‘work ready’. You will support the whole recruitment journey, from setting up the initial meetings with the employers, right up until their interview and placement.

You will be hardworking with a strong work ethic, flexible and a great team player.

Key Responsibilities of our Business Administration Apprentice:

• Oversee the completion of Industry Placement Learner due diligence paperwork i.e. Learner Agreement, Online Safety Policy, Photo Release Form.
• Work with the Senior Employer Engagement Officer to develop the work placement programme to achieve best practice across all cluster areas.
• Provide employers with students that are ‘work ready’ including overseeing the whole recruitment process from job descriptions to making sure the candidates are assessed and prepared for interview.
• Liaise with existing placement employers to ensure they receive adequate support and guidance.
• Monitor and Record Learner Induction attendance
• Monitor and Record Learner CV Workshops attended

Our ideal Business Administration Apprentice should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• English and Maths to at least level 2
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and demonstrable presentation skills
• Ability to determine priorities and make decisions, supported by excellent organisational skills

If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you!

You will need to submit a cover letter demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE;

• All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.
• We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.

Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding

All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Closing date for applications: 11th June 2024

If you would like to learn more about our Business Administration Apprentice role, then please click ‘apply’ today!

About Us

Join a truly great college, passionate about success, for our learners, staff, businesses, and communities.

Trusted by over 6,000 learners and apprentices yearly; we provide industry-aligned technical and vocational qualifications across our Barking and Rush Green campuses. We’ve invested over £50m in our facilities over the past 9 years, providing outstanding learning and working environments including our East London Institute of Technology.

By choosing Barking & Dagenham College, you’ll benefit from:

• a competitive salary including London Weighting
• generous holiday and pension packages
• being part of a team passionate about education and success
• links with industry and CPD opportunities
• free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes

Join the team. Be part of it.

To find out more about BDC, visit www.bdc.ac.uk