Apprentice Business Administration Assistant (Level 3)

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Job Reference LUM21081/2953

Apply for this job Number of Positions Requested: 1 Contract Type: LEG - Apprenticeships Working Weeks / Fixed Term Dates: 52 Salary: Apprenticeship Rates - dependant on age Working Hours: 37 City/Town: Leeds Closing Date: 18/11/2026 Job Category: Administration Group Member: Luminate Education Group / Business Support Campus: College House / Hybrid

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term contract for 18 months (duration of the apprenticeship).

Apprenticeship rates for this post are dependent on age. Please see below for the applicable rates:Level 3 Apprenticeship Rates:

• Under 18 years  - £16,012 per annum

• 18-20 years        - £21,510 per annum

• 21+ years           - £24,520 per annum

The Apprentice Business Administration Assistant (Level 3) will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Group Director of Apprenticeships. The post holder will gain valuable practical experience across a range of business functions, including diary management, meeting coordination, email and telephone correspondence, and support for external stakeholder communications and event planning.

Working closely with colleagues and external partners, the apprentice will contribute to projects and operational activities that support employer engagement, apprentice success, and the effective coordination of board meetings and external events. The role will also play an important part in strengthening relationships with providers and other key stakeholders.

Through involvement in these activities, the apprentice will have the opportunity to develop and enhance their organisational, communication, analytical and leadership skills, while gaining broad experience of apprenticeship provision and business administration within a dynamic and professional environment.

What You Will Do

• Assist in the planning and delivery of board meetings, steering groups, and employer forums.
• Manage and maintain the Group Director of Apprenticeships' diary, scheduling meetings and appointments.
• Organise internal and external meetings, including booking rooms, preparing agendas, and distributing meeting papers.
• Coordinate invitations, venue arrangements, catering, and meeting logistics.
• Support the organisation of apprenticeship events, employer engagement activities, and learner celebration events.
• Prepare event materials and gather feedback following events.
• Provide administrative support for strategic projects and initiatives led by the Group Director of