Apprentice Business Administrator

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment? The Digital Capabilities Team at the University of Oxford is recruiting for a new apprentice Business Administrator. This is a fantastic chance to kickstart your career, providing essential administrative support to a team dedicated to enhancing digital skills for staff, students, and researchers across the University.,

• As an Apprentice Business Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Digital Capabilities Team, which includes both the Digital Skills Team and the Digital Capability Operations Team. You'll gain experience in a wide range of administrative tasks, from handling enquiries and managing course information to supporting training services and maintaining financial records.
• Your work will help to promote and deliver the University's digital skills programme, and you'll have the chance to develop valuable skills in customer service, IT support, and administration.
• This role is based in the Thames Suite on Banbury Road, offering you a central location and the opportunity to work with a friendly, collaborative team.
What You Will Do Full training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship:
• Provide excellent customer service, acting as the first point of contact for enquiries.
• Assist in organizing courses, including taking registers and updating course management systems.
• Support financial processes by raising purchase orders and monitoring payments.
• Ensure all teaching rooms, equipment, and software are ready for use, and provide IT/AV support for live sessions.
• Help to record and edit digital training sessions.
• Maintain and audit inventories of licenses and equipment.
  
  We're seeking motivated individuals who are keen to learn and develop their skills. You don't need to have previous experience-just a willingness to take on new challenges and a passion for supporting others.
Essential Skills:
• GCSE-level literacy and numeracy skills (or equivalent).
• Good communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Office365, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and working independently.
Desirable Skills:
• An interest in IT and technology.
  
  As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave- Including Bank holidays and fixed closure days.
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs