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Apprentice Business Administrator – University of Oxford NDM Africa Oxford Initiative

University of Oxford

LOCATION
📍 Oxford, OX1 3SY
PAY
💶 £26,686 a year
HOURS
⏰ 37 hours per week hrs/week
DURATION
📅 1 Year 6 Months
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SECTOR
Business and administration

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Requirements

Apprenticeship Standard: Business administrator (level 3) (Level 3) Desired skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, MS Excel, Outlook and Word, Willing to learn new skills, Adaptability, Can learn to meet deadlines, Proactive, Able to work independently, Highly numerate, Discretion and confidentiality, Interest in finance admin, Demonstrable Africa interest

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About this apprenticeship

The Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) is a cross-divisional platform that brings together all aspects of the University of Oxford’s collaborations with African institutions and researchers, promoting the development of equitable partnerships. 
You will join AfOx as an Apprentice Business Administrator within the Operations Team, reporting to the Operations Manager. In this role, you will support a wide range of operational activities that underpin the delivery of AfOx programmes. 
The Operations Team manages all operational aspects of AfOx, including its core programmes (Visiting Fellowships, Catalyst Grants, Innovation Platform, Scholarships, and Ubuntu Transitions). This is a fast-paced and varied environment, where responsibilities and priorities may change on a daily basis. 
You will assist with administrative and operational tasks to ensure processes run efficiently and effectively, contributing to the successful coordination and delivery of programmes. 
You will be fully trained to: 

Provide administrative support to the Operations Team across day-to-day activities
Respond to basic enquiries and redirect them as appropriate
Support the financial and logistical delivery of AfOx programmes
Manage travel arrangements, subsistence, and expense processes, including preparing claims and reconciling advances
Assist with financial administration, including supporting financial reporting and record-keeping
Support procurement processes and prepare documentation for payment requests
Respond to queries relating to AfOx programmes in a professional and timely manner
Maintain accurate project files, grant documentation, and correspondence
Contribute to the coordination and delivery of events and programme activities
Carry out general office duties including photocopying and filing papers
Undertake ad hoc tasks and projects as required, appropriate to the role
Participate in and support the public engagement and widening access activities of the Department and the University. This is anticipated to be not more than 2 days per year
Undertake mandatory training as required by the University, Division and Department. The specific list of training courses may change from time-to-time, in response to both legal and internal University requirements

Job descriptions can never be comprehensive, and you may be required to undertake other similar tasks and responsibilities. 

Training

Duration:

15-months practical training period, plus 3-onths for End Point Assessment

Delivery model:

Work-based training with your employer
10 days Business Professionals training at college 
Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours per week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included:

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard

End Point Assessment:

Knowledge test
Portfolio based interview
Project/improvement presentation

What you could go on to do

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