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Quality Administration Apprentice J3509

SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD · Bristol

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Pay
£15,392 a year
Hours
37 a week
Length
21 months
Starts
16 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
29 Oct 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago

Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.

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What you would do

Are you organised, good with people and interested in developing a career in administration? You will support Heads of Department and the wider team. You will work with different people, help coordinate events, visits, keep information and records up to date and learn how a busy education organisation operates behind the scenes.

Day to day

You will develop a broad range of administration, communication and organisational skills.

Your role will include:

  • Helping to record and track responses to complaints, making sure information is kept up to date
  • Monitoring reports and action plans from awarding bodies and external verifiers
  • Helping to coordinate visits from external partners
  • Supporting College-wide student events, including enrichment and employability weeks, induction events and student graduation
  • Producing and updating reports relating to complaints, quality and compliance
  • Keeping records and information organised and accurate
  • Using Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
  • Communicating with colleagues and other people across the College
  • Supporting the wider team with day-to-day administration
  • Learning about College processes, quality requirements and awarding body regulations
  • Completing your apprenticeship training and applying what you learn within your role

What are we looking for?

You do not need to have worked in an office before. We are much more interested in finding someone with the right attitude and the potential to develop.

What you would study

Business administrator (level 3)

Training provider: CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

Working week

Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm or 8.00am to 4.00pm. Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm or 8.00am to 3.30pm, with ½ an hour unpaid lunch.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4 to 9 (A* to C) (essential)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4 to 9 (A* to C) (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Can manage themselves
  • Shows initiative
  • Ability to deal with pressure
  • Motivation
  • Commitment
  • Common sense
  • Reliability
  • Enthusiasm

After the apprenticeship

This could also lead in to an administrative role in an education environment or any other organisation.

Where

Bristol, South West (BS1).

About SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD

As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency (FJAA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.

Benefits

  • Two-week Christmas Closure without the need to use your holiday allowance
  • Paid time off for volunteering in the community
  • Cross-college and individual professional development opportunities all year round
  • Family and lifetime friendly policies such as flexible working, paid time off for fertility treatment, menopause support, and a variety of online shopping discounts available

Things to consider

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Being comfortable working at other college sites around Bristol
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