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Apprentice Business Administration Assistant (Level 3)

Job Reference LUM21081/2953

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 Apprenticeships, ensuring actions, deadlines and project documentation are effectively managed.
  • Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, responding to enquiries and facilitating the timely exchange of information to support key apprenticeship and business objectives.

About You

You will be a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while working to agreed deadlines. Confident and professional in your approach, you will be comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, both face-to-face and through written and verbal communication.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in developing their skills and knowledge within a busy and professional environment. Working closely with a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop your confidence, and build a broad understanding of apprenticeship operations, stakeholder engagement and business administration.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual seeking exposure to a wide range of projects and strategic activities, with the support and guidance needed to develop a successful career in business administration.

About Us

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.

We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.

 

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. 

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.

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