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Business Support Assistant Opportunity
We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to join our Business Support team while studying towards a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (BA (Hons) Management Practice) with Henley Business School, University of Reading.
About the Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in business administration, management, and leadership while making a meaningful contribution to an organisation that is transforming the life chances of young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Gain valuable experience supporting business operations and strategic projects across Star Central.
- Work within the Star Central Business Support department to support the delivery of key projects and initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records, prepare reports and communications.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
- Work with a wide range of departments and stakeholders, providing an excellent foundation for a future career in business, operations, or management.
What You'll Achieve
- Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
- BA (Hons) Management Practice from Henley Business School, University of Reading
- CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
Work Experience
Most of your time will be spent working and learning on the job at Star Central, supported by experienced colleagues and a dedicated mentor. Alongside this, you will undertake university-led study, including online learning and 21 on-campus study days at the Whiteknights Campus, Henley Business School, University of Reading over the three-year programme (Year 1 – 8 days, Year 2 – 8 days, Year 3 – 5 days).
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Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade 5), Maths (grade 5)
- A Level in: 3 A Levels or Equivalent (grade A, B, B)
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team working
Other Requirements
- If you are currently in Year 13, please include your predicted grades within your personal statement.
- Your school or college will be required to provide a reference and confirm your predicted grades. Please ensure that the appropriate school or college leader is aware of your application, provide their official work email address in the reference section of your application, and ask them to be prepared for any reference requests we may send.
- No more than 2 years’ work experience.
About Star Academies
Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment, and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed. Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our learning and development centre, Star Institute. With a wealth of training, mentoring, and progression opportunities across a growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.
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Rewards and Benefits
We can offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements, and healthcare cash plans.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE UNIVERSITY OF READING
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