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People Apprentice

South Devon College • Full-time • Paignton, England, United Kingdom • £12.93k / year • 3m ago

Job title

People Apprentice

Job reference

REQ002563

Date posted

29/07/2024

Application closing date

28/08/2024

Location

Paignton

Salary

£12,926 per annum

Package

plus excellent benefits

Contractual hours

Basis

Full Time

Job category/type

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Job description

Following successful promotion, we are looking for an Apprentice to support the People Team with a range of administrative tasks within the People function to ensure a consistent quality of service to both internal and external customers.

You will be required to act as front of house reception, greeting all visitors to the department and referring them to colleagues in the People Team as necessary.

You will need to have GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above or equivalent), relevant work experience which could include; high pressure environments, customer service, skills in word processing and spreadsheets, you will also possess accurate keyboard skills and attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritise workloads.

This is a full time post which covers 5 days per week with 1 day allocated to study, throughout the Apprenticeship you will work towards HR Support Apprenticeship Level 3 which is a CIPD Accredited qualification delivered by South Devon College, you can find out more about this course here

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

A South Devon College Apprenticeship lasts 12 OR 18 months, during which time you will earn and learn with practical on-the-job-training, gaining real experience, with real responsibilities to allow you to develop your skills and talents - but don’t worry our experienced team will be on hand to support you all the way. As part of this superb opportunity, you will gain formal qualifications and take your first step on the road to success.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:

Above average apprenticeship pay rate;
25 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday
days;
Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
FREE Parking Permit or FREE Stagecoach Bus travel, which can be used year round on alternative routes
Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%
Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
Free fitness suite facility membership, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes including TOTUM Student Card;
Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
Employee Assistance Programmes;
Fantastic Progression Opportunities.

Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 28th August 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 5th September 2024

A full job description is available here. To apply, please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs.

Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.

This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.

Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).