Apprentice Administrator

Fixed-term: 2 years.

We are seeking to recruit four Apprentice Administrators to join the Operations Team in Education Services. As an Apprentice Administrator, you will work alongside experienced staff, in a number of teams, to support them during peak periods.

In addition, you will study to complete a Business and Administration Level 3 Qualification using the skills and knowledge you have built up to complete your projects and assignments.

During your time with us, you will:

• Work with colleagues in different areas, including Student Registry, the Examinations Office, Post Graduate Admissions Office and the International Student Office.
• Gain experience in a range of procedures and processes.
• Learn to use key University databases and systems.
• Become an integral part of delivering services to students.

What we need from you:

• Someone who is keen to learn new skills.
• Someone who is excited about working with a number of colleagues across different teams.
• Someone who has an interest in University administration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas and a qualification that will create a firm foundation for a future career in administration.

Benefits of working at University of Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave inclusive of bank holidays for full time employees, pro rata'd for part time employees;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;

The University is unable to issue sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route for this role as it does not meet the minimum skill and/or salary requirement for this role.

Please refer to the Further Particulars for more information about the job, skills and experience required.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to The Education Services HR Team - Email: SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk

Closing Date: 31st August 2025

Interviews: 11th and 12th September 2025

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference AC46513 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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