Academic Services Apprentice - Manchester

We are seeking an enthusiastic Office Administrator to support the Academic Services Team. The work is varied from assisting other members of the team, dealing with various student matters to completing various administrative functions.

What you'll do

• Undertake key aspects of administration relating to all area of the Academic Service Team
• Collating and storing highly confidential documentation
• Communicating with staff across the organisation and partner institutions
• Inputting data onto a Student Records System (Thesis) and other systems as and when required
• Checking reports for accuracy and highlighting any errors or discrepancies
• Data quality and accuracy when updating systems
• To be involved with the organisation and operation of various ceremonies / events
• To deal with queries by telephone, letter, e-mail and face to face from academic and administrative colleagues and students in relation Academic Services
• At peak periods there may be a requirement to work flexibly as necessary
• To undertake other appropriate duties as required by the Associate Registrar
• To maintain accurate records in accordance with GBS requirements, ensuring compliance and maintenance of relevant systems

Training

The successful candidate will complete a Business Admin Level 3 Apprenticeship standard: -

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard

Functional Skills Level 2 in maths – if applicable

Functional Skills Level 2 in English – if applicable

After the apprenticeship

Excellent progression available within the company. The successful applicant will undertake more responsibilities as the apprenticeship develops with a strong view to securing permanent employment on completion.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4-9)
• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4-9)

Things to consider

Starting salary of £18,000

About the employer

Global Banking School (GBS) is a dynamic and fast growing Higher Education provider with campuses across the UK. We are a vibrant and diverse family of committed staff bringing life-changing learning to a wider range of communities. Applying evidence-based research and corporate case studies to classroom learning, we provide higher education that has real impact and real world relevance.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: METAGEDU APPRENTICESHIPS LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday -Friday (times tbc)
• Start date: 16 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £18,000 a year