Location: Bromsgrove/Hybrid
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £14,600.04 per annum
Benefits: 30 days’ Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking

About Us

Welcome to Polaris, one of the UK’s largest communities of children’s service providers! For over 30 years, we’ve been dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, Leaving Care services, residential services, education, and bespoke children’s services contracts.

Our nurturing community collaborates to ensure the best outcomes for every child in our care. We are ambitious for our children, young people, families, and staff, and we believe in their bright futures.

We are excited to invite a passionate Business Support Apprentice to join our Learning and Development team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove!

What We Are Looking For

Are you ready to kickstart your career? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice to support the coordination of apprenticeship programmes across the Polaris Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a comprehensive experience in a dynamic environment!

The ideal candidate will be eager to complete the Business Administration Level 3 qualification , with full study support provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the applicant database and maintain communication with applicants throughout the process.
• Assist in promoting apprenticeship opportunities.
• Track apprenticeship progress, completions, and retention, presenting updates at monthly meetings.
• Oversee evaluation forms, analyze feedback, and produce quarterly summary reports.
• Coordinate with external providers and maintain necessary documentation, including contracts, health and safety, and insurance records.
• Assist in onboarding and administration of new apprentice cohorts.
• Manage and maintain the apprenticeship levy portal.
• Provide information to staff on apprenticeship processes as needed.
• Act as the first point of contact for assessor and awarding organization queries.

About You

• GCSE qualifications are essential.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Join us in making a difference! We are an equal opportunities employer, and the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.