At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. Our work spans education,  justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action and getting people into work. 

In Vocational Training, we deliver high quality and responsive apprenticeships and employment support programmes that are tailored to the needs of job seekers, and that fulfil the requirements of organisations today and in the future.

We are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to support our Denmead-based Vocational Training team. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and gain valuable experience in a busy team that works across the country. 

As Business Administration Apprentice you will:

• Manage the employer engagement teams inbox and deal with employer/learner enquiries effectively
• Provide support to the Contracts Assurance Officer and manage job adverts using a range of platforms
• Support the Contracts Assurance Team (CAT) in managing job applicants and arranging interviews with the employer
• Support the CAT with completion of regular updates to the starts tracker
• Take responsibility for ensuring all CAT compliance paperwork records are maintained
• Take responsibility for ensuring employer Health & Safety checklist paperwork is current and advising when updates are required
• Deal with all filing and archiving 
• Type letters, reports and undertake photocopying to a high and accurate standard.
• Undertake both Fire Marshall and Health and Safety training.
• Manage the Vocational Training inbox and deal with travel/finance enquiries effectively
• Provide support to the Vocational Training administrator with general administration tasks
• Undertake other tasks as needed by the Vocational Training Team as long as these do not interfere with the main duties as outlined above

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Organisation and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral
• Information gathering skills
• Judgement and decision making skills
• Proficient computer skills and confident in the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to show initiative
• Unwavering commitment to confidentiality
• Able to communicate clearly, logically and effectively
• A personal commitment to professional development
• An interest in employer engagement, management information systems and employment platforms
• An understanding of standard office administrative practices and procedures
• Shows enthusiasm for diversity related issues and opportunities – promotes related values and opportunities to others
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including some evening and weekend working
• Possess a positive mind-set for the world of work and operational delivery

Salary: £15,000

Contract: End date is 1 year from contract start date