Job Description
Join Us as a Business Support Apprentice in Learning & Development!
Location: Bromsgrove/Hybrid
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £14,600.04 per annum
Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking
About Us
Welcome to Polaris, one of the UK's largest communities dedicated to children's services! For over 30 years, we've been passionately transforming the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, Leaving Care services, residential services, education, and bespoke children's services contracts.
Our nurturing community collaborates to ensure the best outcomes for every child in our care. We are ambitious for our children, young people, families, and staff, and we believe in their bright futures.
We are excited to invite a Business Support Apprentice to join our dynamic Learning and Development team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove!
What We Are Looking For
Are you ready to kickstart your career? We are seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice to help coordinate apprenticeship programmes across the Polaris Group while gaining invaluable experience in the field. The ideal candidate will be eager to complete the Business Administration Level 3 qualification, with full study support provided!
Your Key Responsibilities
* Manage the applicant database and maintain communication with applicants throughout the process.
* Assist in promoting exciting apprenticeship opportunities.
* Track apprenticeship progress, completions, and retention, presenting updates at monthly meetings.
* Oversee evaluation forms, analyze feedback, and produce quarterly summary reports.
* Coordinate with external providers and maintain essential documentation, including contracts, health and safety, and insurance records.
* Assist in onboarding and administration for new apprentice cohorts.
* Manage and maintain the apprenticeship levy portal.
* Provide information to staff on apprenticeship processes as needed.
* Act as the first point of contact for assessor and awarding organization queries.
About You
* GCSE qualifications are essential.
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.
Join us in making a difference! We look forward to welcoming you to our team.