Apprenticeship Service Administrator

Executive Mandate Specification

APPRENTICESHIP SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR

First Intuition is a fast-growing premier provider of accountancy training and apprenticeships. As part of our ongoing growth, we now require a new Apprenticeship Service Administrator to support the Central Apprenticeship Team and wider FI Network.

• Reporting to the MIS Manager.
• Full time remote working position – we will prioritise candidates based within travelling distance of FI hubs in Manchester, Birmingham and Southampton
• Attendance at twice yearly meetings in London is an essential requirement for this role
• All essential IT equipment will be provided

Duties and responsibilities include:

· Management and data input for all First Intuition Apprenticeship Service (AS) Accounts

· Accurately enter apprenticeship data into AS accounts

· Maintain precise records of changes to AS accounts to ensure clear communication with First Intuition centres

· Monitor and resolve centre queries and errors

· Assist with resolving warnings/errors that may affect funding claims following data uploads within Apprenticeship Service Accounts

· Assist with monitoring the helpdesk and answer queries

· Assist in preparing ILR data to make monthly funding claims

· Support the MIS Manager with financial reconciliation of Apprenticeship data

· Support Apprenticeship Data Administrators across a variety of administrative tasks

· Other ad hoc projects to ensure data integrity and funding compliance

Qualifications, skills and experience:

Essential:

· Data processing or data entry skills essential

· Excellent attention to detail

· Strong IT skills

· Previous administration experience

· Strong organisation skills and an ability to manage time effectively

· Ability to work independently and flexibly

· Ability to work from home

Desirable:

· Previous experience of government funding

· Prior experience of apprenticeship software ie PICS/Apprenticeship Service

· Previous experience of apprenticeships/funding rules

We offer

· 25 days annual leave rising to 30 over 5 years’ service PLUS bank holidays

· Remote working, all necessary equipment provided

· Flexible-working positive employer with a range of family-friendly policies

· Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour confidential access to counselling and support services

· Competitive Pension

· Training and development opportunities

· Long term career prospects in a growing company

· Employee perks including a range of discounts to suit your lifestyle

· Company bonus scheme

To apply for this role please send your CV and a short covering letter stating why you feel you would be the right person for the role

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 24/04/2023
Reference ID: Apprenticeship Service Administrator
Expected start date: 01/07/2023

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship