About the Apprenticeship\n\nWeâre looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to develop their skills through formal training and hands-on experience. As an apprentice, youâll gain real-world experience, build technical and professional skills, and contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in a dynamic, supportive environment.\u202F \n\nYouâll be fully supported throughout the programme with regular check-ins from a dedicated Apprenticeship Coordinator, structured training, practical experience, and mentorship from industry professionals. Plus, youâll have access to workshops, a peer network, and career development support, helping you feel confident and prepared for new challenges.\u202F \n\n \n\nWhy join the Project Support Office Team? \n\nAs we continue to develop our projects portfolio and processes, the Project Management Group now seeks an exemplary Project Support Assistant to support the department and key stakeholders, by providing extensive administrative support to group leaders, project managers and project staffs where required. \n\nThe project support office provides support to BOTH the operation and the portfolio of exciting astronomy instrumentation projects. \n\nWorking flexibly within a small team you will gain hand-on experience of the practicalities of business administration in a busy, dynamic project office. Business Administration candidates have a broad range of activities with significant complexity, responsibility and autonomy. Mandatory units will cover: \n\nUndertaking allocated work: Managing tasks efficiently and responsibly. \nCommunicating in a business environment: Professional written and verbal communication. \nManaging own performance: Time management, goal setting, and self-evaluation \nThere are a wide range of optional units available to enhance this apprenticeship further, 4 of these will be chosen and are in direct relation to the work. Examples include: \n\nProducing business documents \nOrganising meetings and events \nUsing IT systems and software \nDelivering customer service \nMaintaining records and information systems \nSupporting financial functions The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).\n\nWe are looking for the following:\n\nMathematics at National 5 (S) \nEnglish at National 5 (S) \nComputer literate. (S) \nExcellent communication skills. (S&I) \nProactive, organised with good attention to detail. (S) \nAble to work well under pressure when there are tight deadlines (I) \nAn awareness of basic health and safety (I)\u202F \nEnthusiastic and motivated to learn, both in the workplace and through formal training (I)