Trainee Attendance Manager Apprenticeship

Where you'll work:

Dent Street Colne BB8 8JF

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider: EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP

Training course: Business administrator (level 3)

What you'll learn:

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule:

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Essential qualifications:

• GCSE in:
  • English (grade Grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade Grade 4/C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills:

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Be Proactive
• Promote Equality

Other requirements:

• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

About this employer:

Pendle Education Trust is a family of academies in East Lancashire educating over two thousand children. The Trust is sponsored by Nelson and Colne College. Established in 2013, Pendle Education Trust continues to contribute to the local communities that our schools are at the heart of.

We have five schools within our family:

• Castercliff Primary Academy
• Casterton Primary Academy
• Colne Primet Academy
• Pendle Primary Academy
• West Craven High School

After this apprenticeship:

• Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
• There may be the opportunity to progress on to a higher level qualification or secure a full time position

Ask a question:

The contact for this apprenticeship is: EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP Lauren Thomas lauren.thomas@eastlancslearning.ac.uk 01282440319

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044161.

Apply now: Closes on Monday 24 August 2026

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