Business Support Officer (Apprenticeships)
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Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent
Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home, with up to 30 days per year spent at Horizons
Salary Range £26,000 To £28,000 Pa Plus Benefits
A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a proactive individual with experience in Apprenticeships and/or DfE funded programmes, to join our busy and dynamic Apprenticeship Business Management team. You will be involved in funding and compliance activities, supporting the effective operation of the University’s apprenticeship processes. You will liaise with stakeholders, support business operations, and ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Due to the nature of this role, recent business support experience in an apprenticeship-facing role or linked to ESFA/DfE funded programmes is required.
Your Accountabilities And Responsibilities Include:
* Oversee, manage, and be responsible for aspects of the University’s apprenticeship support operations
* Work with employers and EPA Organisations to provide APC, gateway, and EPA data for apprentice activities
* Act as the first point of contact for all apprenticeship change of circumstance enquiries, screening and prioritising communications
Our Main Requirements:
* GCSE Maths and English Language Grade C or 4 or above
* Recent business support experience in an apprenticeship-facing role or linked to ESFA/DfE funded programmes
* Experience with compliance activities subject to external audits
* Confidence with digital tools: MS Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other systems
We value our employees and demonstrate our core values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence, and Support. We prioritize staff wellbeing and work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance.
To view the full job specification and apply, visit our careers site: Explore our current vacancies - University of the Built Environment
Closing date: Wednesday 03 September 2025 at 17:00
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