Business Administrator Apprentice

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our friendly and vibrant Support Team at Peterborough’s specialist STEM school as a Business Admin Apprentice. You will be a valued part of our friendly and supportive team, gaining an industry recognised Level 3 qualification in Business Administration and a breadth of knowledge and experience.

This is a busy and varied role, and your duties will include a variation of tasks from communicating with internal and external audiences to maintenance of systems and standards.

Salary:

Meridian Support Staff.

Apprentice Rate £5.55 per hour £9,374.82 per year actual salary.

Hours of work:

40 weeks per year (Term time + Training days + 5 days)

The Opportunity

Gain an industry recognised level 3 qualification in Business Administration

Opportunity to gain meaningful workplace experience

An opportunity to gain an insight into how administration contributes to the successful running of the college

Ongoing professional development within a friendly and supportive team

Opportunity to kickstart your career in Administration

The ideal candidate

 Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths

Possess excellent interpersonal skills and integrity

Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately

Confident and approachable manner

Benefits of working for us include:

Free on-site parking       

Eyecare vouchers       

Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme       

Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       

Free tea and coffee making facilities       

Generous sick pay and annual leave

Greater Peterborough University Technical College (GPUTC) joined Meridian Trust in 2021, GPUTC places STEM at the heart of all it does. It is the school of choice for the engineers, architects, scientists, and designers of the future in Peterborough and surrounding area. Its innovative approach prioritises employer-led enrichment activities, work experience, and personalised careers guidance, alongside technical and traditional qualifications at GCSE and A Level standard. Students can join in years 7, 9, 10 or 12, and enjoy learning in a state-of-the-art building, using industry leading facilities and equipment. The schools expeditionary learning offer is unique to the area and one it is proud to have.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.  To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: Sunday 04 December 2022.

Interview to take place on: week commencing Monday 05 December 2022

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.