Apprentice Business Administrator (PRISM)

Context

UCL is a world-leading teaching and research university, often ranked in the top ten in the world with an annual turnover of well over £1 billion.  Part of UCL’s vision is to take on the hardest global challenges.

The UCL Centre for Advanced Research Computing (ARC) is UCL’s new institute for infrastructure and innovation in digital research – the supercomputers, datasets, software, and people that make computational science and digital scholarship possible.  

Main purpose of the job

As an Apprenticeship this role will allow you to develop a wide range of skills that support UCL’s digital research.

Undertake training and development relevant to the role.

You will be part of ARC’s community of staff scientists and research technology professionals, delivering the services and systems which make data and compute-intensive research possible.

You will work within your team to support a wide portfolio of responsibilities.

As an Apprentice Business Administration you will:

Supporting projects or services working collaboratively with both research technology professionals and academic communities to enable them to achieve their research, innovation and/or teaching ambitions
  Assist with the creation of new knowledge and/or best practice of operational and research activity
  You will work with and support the management through a defined portfolio of responsibilities, a mixture of service delivery

Duties and responsibilities

You will be an active citizen of the department and the university, contributing to and helping to organise discussions, build relationships, and share knowledge with colleagues You will support the development of ARC’s operational projects. We will work together to keep these appropriate to your skills and development needs, providing variety and opportunities for growth You are responsible for assisting the business needs of the department

You will also undertake at least one of:

Contribute to the development and delivery of ARC’s operations, services or projects e.g. coordination and facilitation of meetings and events, and community engagement activities Develop an awareness of research computing activities across UCL to ensure smooth engagement of ARC’s events
Contribute to promoting the department’s activities and positive impact to build ARC’s profile in UCL Supporting the development of internal and external documentation and public facing media Engage with colleagues across UCL to ensure the smooth functioning of our activities

General

Follow and actively promote the UCL Ways of Working Takes responsibility to carry out duties in a way that embodies UCL's environmental and social sustainability values, actively supporting UCL's Sustainability Strategy, policies and objectives within the remit of their role Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager This job description may be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder UCL offers hybrid working where appropriate and the successful applicant may normally work remotely for up to 80% of the week if they wish

Further details:

Will be available when you press apply and the full description will be available.

Training:

As an apprentice you’ll:

Complete a level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace Learn and train for a specific job Get paid and receive holiday leave Get hands-on experience in a real job Study for 6 hours of your working hours Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship Be on a career path with lots of future potential

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the post holder will be in a strong position to apply for full employment at UCL.

Employer Description:

UCL is a world-leading teaching and research university, often ranked in the top ten in the world with an annual turnover of well over £1 billion.  Part of UCL’s vision is to take on the hardest global challenges.

The UCL Centre for Advanced Research Computing (ARC) is UCL’s new institute for infrastructure and innovation in digital research – the supercomputers, datasets, software, and people that make computational science and digital scholarship possible.  

Department: Centre for Advanced Research Computing

anisations and individuals navigate a changing society for the last 120 years. We embrace collaboration and excellence to create a future that is inclusive and just, and have been ranked number one for education every year since 2014 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.

In December 2014 we merged with UCL, putting us at the heart of a comprehensive, world-top-ten university with a shared legacy of innovation and academic excellence.. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe 

IOE is led by a Director, supported by three academic Pro-directors and a Director of Operations.  

IOE comprises six academic departments:

•    Social Research Institute (SRI)
•    Learning and Leadership (DLL)
•    Culture, Communication and Media (CCM)
•    Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (CPA)
•    Psychology and Human Development (PHD)
•    Education, Practice and Society (EPS)

About the Department of Academic Programmes Office (APO)

The Academic Programmes Office (APO) is the largest professional service support team at the
IOE. The APO provides student and programme support for all accredited academic programmes, (undergraduate, post graduate and teacher training) as well as for all research student activity.
Under the guidance of the Director of Education and Student Support, the teams are responsible for the academic quality of programmes, timetabling, placement management, adherence to internal and external requirements, production of statistics and returns for internal use and for presentation to external parties.

Working Hours :
36.5 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Ability to follow instructions,Verbal and written skills