Job Description

About the Role

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

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

Level 2 Apprenticeship Rates:

Under 18 years - 14,874 per annum

18-20 years - 19,600 per annum

21+ years - 23,555 per annum

We are looking for a

Work Placement Administrator Apprentice

to join us in the Careers, Work Experience & Progression team within the Student Life Directorate. We lead on activities and strategies that contribute to an outstanding student experience, closely aligned with the college and group strategic objectives.


The Work Placement Administrator Apprentice will be based at Park Lane, with regular travel across our other campuses.


Working alongside the Work Placement team, you will provide key administrative support to help coordinate high-quality work placements and work experience activities for students across a wide range of curriculum areas, including Childcare, Health and Social Care, Engineering, Travel, Food and Drink, Digital, and Leeds Sixth Form, to name a few.


This is an actively student- and employer-facing role, involving regular communication with students, curriculum staff, and external employers to support placement coordination, compliance, and engagement. At times, you may also be asked to support the delivery of classroom-based activities related to work experience.


What You Will Do
You will provide administrative support to aid the coordination of high-quality work placements and work experience activities for students across a variety of curriculum areas. Learn the core administrative processes involved in organising work placements and work experience activities. Carry out the administrative duties associated with work placements, including inputting information onto the Work Experience online portal and other tracking systems. Assist with tracking and monitoring student completion of required reflective logs and timesheets. Coordinate the evaluations process for work placements and work experience activities, as directed by the Work Placement Team Coordinator. Provide an appropriate level of support and act as a point of contact for students and employers before, during, and after work placements to help secure successful outcomes. Undertake a range of general administrative duties, including word processing, producing spreadsheets, and updating college information systems. Work towards and ensure the timely completion of the Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship qualification in line with key milestones.

About You
You will have a good general education to at least NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, with literacy and numeracy at Level 2 or above, and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines where required. You will be committed to completing a Level 2 Customer Service qualification within 18 months of starting in the role.


About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.


We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College's values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.


We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You'll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.


Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

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.


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.