Apprentice Events, Communications and Administration Assistant – University of Oxford DPAG

About this apprenticeship

You will work as an Apprentice Events, Communications and Administration Assistant. You will be based in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics in the Science Area, and will be a core member of the administrative team in the department, welcoming visitors, providing support for events and departmental administration, and working closely with the Professional Services teams to deliver a high level of service for all members of and visitors to the department.
This is an ideal role for someone wanting to start a career in university administration, events and communications.
ResponsibilitiesYou will be fully trained to carry out the following duties:

Respond to basic enquiries and redirect them as appropriate
Update databases and assist in maintaining records
Draft documents, word process updates for handbooks and the website
Draft and proofread content for the department’s internal and external communications channels, including print, digital and social media platforms, ensuring that all departmental promotional material is compliant with the University and departmental guidelines and policies on branding and design
Working with the Communications Officer, contribute to the implementation of the department’s communications strategy, including planning and scheduling content distribution, and uploading content to the department’s intranet, website and/or social media feeds
Carry out general office duties
Assist with the organisation and running of events (both in person and on-line events) for DPAG: liaising with convenors, speakers, suppliers, and attendees; making travel arrangements; raising orders; booking rooms/venues and organising catering
Assist with the general administration of the Department, including providing administrative support and cover in the Office of the Head of Department and the Head of Administration and Finance
Assist at events (These will include handling of alcohol so you must be 18 or over). Some events may be held during weekday early evening hours and flexible arrangements for Time Off in Lieu exist on such occasions
Use the Oracle R12 system to place orders and the expenses system to arrange reimbursements
Liaise with members of the Professional Services team in the Department
Liaise with other departments as necessary
Provide occasional Reception cover
Any additional tasks that fall within your competency as directed

Other Duties

Any other duties that may be required from time to time commensurate with the grade of the job

This job description should be regarded only as a guide to the duties required and is not intended to be definitive. It may be reviewed in the light of a change in circumstances following consultation with the post holder. The job description does not form part of the contract.

Training

Duration:

15-months practical training period, plus 3 months 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

Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career