Business Administrator Apprentice

We are looking for a Business Administrator Apprentice to support the administration of the professional development programmes.

About Us

We are a pioneering education charity, and one of the leading multi-academy trusts in the country. We have a track record of taking on some of the most challenging schools in London, turning them into places where every young person can access a high-quality education and have opportunities to succeed.

Educating 1 in 41 young people in London, we now have 52 primary and secondary academies transforming the life chances and opportunities of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Harris Federation has a track record of accomplishment in achieving success through rapid school improvement and has built an unrivalled reputation for running outstanding academies in London.

Our central team comprises a dedicated, driven group of departments working centrally to provide support across the Federation and all of our academies. Across a multitude of key departments, we maintain expertise all integral to supporting central and academies in areas such as Finance, HR, Data, Estates Management, Talent and many more.

Main Areas of Responsibility

General Employment Duties:

• To undertake all administrative, business support and financial tasks.
• Support additional day-to-day activities of the department, including office operations such as preparing for meetings, reception duties, diary management, etc.
• Answer enquiries to the department by phone, e-mail or letter and forwarding information onto relevant staff
• Manage information in a data base; including data inputting.
• Produce basic reports and analysis of data using the database
• Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures.
• To participate in staff meetings and other meetings as required.
• Provide cover and support for colleagues as required from time to time.
• Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Ensure all tasks and responsibilities are completed to agreed timescales with a high standard of accuracy.
• To meet all learning commitments of the apprenticeship as directed by your line manager and or the learning/training provider.

The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent communication skills both face to face and on the telephone
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail, ensuring consistency across records
• Good decision making skills and pro-active in seeking advice from experienced team members
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills and resilience when problems arise
• Administrative skills
• Good levels of numeracy
• Analytical skills
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team
• The ability to be proactive, use initiative and take personal responsibility for all work

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits.

Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.