Business Administration Apprentice

About the apprenticeship

Duties

To complete a training programme as set out by the School of Psychology in conjunction with training provider as part of an apprenticeship scheme with a view to obtaining skills and expertise in general administration activities within higher education. The position will be based within the Education Team but working closely with other Apprentices covering other tasks within the School, including Reception.

As this is a training role it is expected that the postholder will work on campus full-time to ensure that line manager and colleague support is available. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance.

As the biggest university in Wales - and a major employer, with more than 7,000 staff - we are an ambitious and innovative university located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression.

Requirements

Skills

1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade A* to C including Maths and English
2. Ability to carry out a variety of administrative tasks, including writing accurately, clearly and concisely.
3. Ability to communicate with people effectively, courteously and with respect face to face, over the phone and online.
4. Ability to record information clearly and accurately to pass on to others.
5. Ability to apply confidentiality and discretion in an office environment.
6. Basic IT skills, including email, Microsoft Word documents and Microsoft Excel data entry.
7. Ability to carry out general administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, arranging meetings and ordering supplies.
8. Ability to work well with your team, knowing how to support colleagues as appropriate.
9. Ability to plan and organise your own workload within agreed timelines as set by your Line Manager.
10. Willingness to complete NVQ qualification as part of a formal apprenticeship scheme

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade A* to C including Maths and English

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No

Course details

Training provider:
Educ8

Training provider course:
Business Administration Level 2

About the employer

School of Psychology, Cardiff University
Tower Building
70 Park Place
Cardiff
Cardiff
CF10 3AT

Disability confident

Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

Interviews to take place with Elaine Rees