Administration Assistant Apprentice

Fast-paced Admin team, processing high volumes of employee data, new starters, payroll and CoreHR records. Support references, shift patterns and employee queries while working closely with People Team.

What you'll do

• Process new starter information to ensure employees are correctly set up on CoreHR and added to payroll in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain shift patterns and relevant employee information within CoreHR.
• Complete employment references and ensure all required pre-employment information is accurately recorded.
• Run control reports for data corrections and ensure employee records held on CoreHR are accurate, complete and kept up to date.
• Respond to employee and manager queries, providing accurate and timely information and escalating more complex queries to the relevant individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle employee information appropriately in line with data protection requirements.
• Support the wider People team with administration and People-related activities as required.
• Undertake other ad hoc administrative responsibilities and duties as required to support the needs of the business.

At GLL you will be working towards a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship qualification over the course of 15 Months.

Training

Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3.

After the apprenticeship

Employees will have opportunity to develop their skills and experience in the role. Should suitable vacancies arise within the wider people department or GLL, employees are encouraged to apply for roles that match their skills, experience and career aspiration.

Skills

• Team Working
• Organisation Skills

Qualifications

• Desired: null, None required (grade None required)

Things to consider

This is a fast-paced, office-based role involving the accurate and timely processing of high volumes of employee data and new starter information, often within tight deadlines. The position requires a high level of accuracy, strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities. Some aspects of the role are repetitive.

About the employer

As a Charitable Social Enterprise and workers cooperative GLL has grown over the last 30+ years to become the UK's largest public leisure and libraries operator, managing over 375 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Island.

As a staff owned business, we ensure all our people are paid fairly and in 2023 were awarded with Investors in People Gold status, whilst offering a range of meaningful careers and training for everyone in our local communities.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 39 hours a week. Working week: 39 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 12 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £18,445 a year