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The search for a star Apprentice is on!

We have some exciting opportunities available at Barking and Dagenham College. We are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice for an 18-month, Level 3 apprenticeship.

The Business Administration Apprentice role;

To provide support and assistant to learners across the College, with accessing all learner support funds. Providing learners with up to date and relevant information on all available funding (e.g. tuition, travel, child care etc.) To assess and administer all applications for student financial support and to assist in the review of the service and to contribute to future developments and improvements.

Key Responsibilities of our Business Administration Apprentice role;

• Administer the College’s policies and procedures in relation to student financial support
• Provide a financial support information service to learners relating to issues surrounding student financial support
• Assess learners for assistance from a variety of college-based (e.g. 16-19 Bursaries) and non-college based funds (e.g. Care to Learn)
• Provide outstanding customer service whilst delivering high quality student financial support

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

• A good general standard of education equivalent to GCSE C-grade
• Good general IT skills in MS Office or equivalent
• Good general customer care skills (all media)
• Positive, proactive and problem solving approach to all duties and engagements
• Ability to work as part of a team

For full details and criteria, please see attached job description.

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: 16th June 2024

If you would like to learn more about this role, then please click ‘apply’ today!

About Us

Join a truly great college, passionate about success, for our staff, learners, 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