Business Administration Apprentice

UK Atomic Energy Authority ,
Culham, Oxfordshire
Salary: £12,643 per annum

Overview

Business Administration Apprentice Job Ref: 4502 Job Title: Business Administration Apprentice Job Type: FTA 2 years FT Location: Culham, Oxfordshire Salary: £12,643 p.a. increasing to £15,700 p.a. by final year excellent benefits including outstanding pension scheme Closing Date: 30th April 2020 Do you want to help shape the future of the world`s energy? The UK Atomic Energy Authority is the ideal place to make use of your skills, in areas from finance to procurement, fusion technology research to autonomous systems. The UK Atomic Energy Authority`s purpose is to lead the commercial development of fusion power and related technology and position the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. Our apprenticeship scheme will enable you to develop both general work-related skills and professional qualifications to excel in your chosen discipline. All UKAEA apprentices are expected to complete national academic qualification as defined by the apprenticeship-training standard, represent the UKAEA Organisation, and attend external outreach and careers events. Some of the tasks involved in Business Administration include assisting with the organisation of site visits, training courses, co-ordinating communications, and providing administrative support to members of the department. At UKAEA we strive to make everyone feel welcome and fully supported. Our Ambassadors are actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion in the Organisation to help make our Organisation an employer of choice. UKAEA has a graded career structure and our mentoring scheme will enable you to reach your true potential. UKAEA hosts and manages the JET nuclear fusion energy experiment on behalf of the EU and is also home to the UK`s MAST-U fusion energy experiment. UKAEA also works with industry and other third parties to develop new technologies currently in Remote Handling and Materials research. Following recent UK funding, two new centres of excellence in tritium fuel handling and component testing and validation are being built. The culture at UKAEA promotes research, innovation and leading edge technological excellence, whilst investing in people. For full details on the role, UKAEA and our benefits, please download the application pack. Knowledge, skills and experience Essential - Minimum of GCSE Mathematics (Higher Paper) and English Language passes to Grade C (level 4-9) - Plus, three other GCSE passes to Grade C (level 4-9) - Alternative Vocational Level 3 Qualification (90 credit Units, 540 GLH) accepted - Good communication skills - Demonstrate an interest and aptitude for practical and office-based work Special requirements: Selection Methods and Notes: - As part of the selection process you may be expected to complete work based simulation exercises and a personality profile either online or onsite - Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received - Please note, UKAEA do not pay travel expenses for interviews - The UK Atomic Energy Authority actively promotes equality and values diversity in our workforce. We operate a number of flexible working arrangements (such as part-time working/job share/home working). Flexible working may be available with this role - Please note, all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance - The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions (convictions considered unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) or will confirm that there are no such convictions