Job Description

Waltham Forest College

Waltham Forest
16,592 per year

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

14 August 2025

Job overview

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Job Title: Apprentice Business Administrator


Location: Waltham Forest College


Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year


Contract: Fixed Term


Salary range: 16,592 per year (progressing to NMW in the second year or 19,498 whichever is higher)


Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.


Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.


Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.


We are recruiting apprentices to support the College in providing an efficient administrative service across the college. You will support the administrative functions of a department including effective curriculum and student administration. You will promote the highest possible standards in customer care, equal opportunities and health and safety practices for the benefit of learners and the wider community served by the College. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.


Apprentices will gain the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard qualification and after successful completion of this apprenticeship, candidates can apply for higher apprenticeship or apply for full-time employment.


The successful candidate will have a keen sense of responsibility, ownership and a 'can do' approach to addressing everyday challenges. If you believe you have the skills, experience and motivation to make a difference and be part of Team Forest, we strongly encourage you to apply for the post at Waltham Forest College.


Please note that your application will be shared with the Apprenticeship Team at the College and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.


What's in it for you?


We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.


Equality, diversity and inclusion


We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.


Safeguarding


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.


Closing Date: 14 August 2025


Interview Date: TBC

Please apply as soon as possible as applications
will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.

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About

Waltham Forest College

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Waltham Forest College

Forest Building, Forest Road, Walthamstow
London
E17 4JB
United Kingdom

+44 20 8501 8000

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.



We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners.

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