Apprenticeship - Business & Admin (International)

Job Description

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges, and workplaces, not just in Scotland, but around the world.

We are committed to providing high-quality modern apprenticeship opportunities and giving Scotland’s young people the chance to earn and learn, while working towards valuable vocational qualifications. Whether applicants are seeking to build on their existing qualifications to take the next steps in their chosen career, or to gain their crucial first experiences within a particular sector, our Modern Apprenticeships have lots to offer.

A Modern Apprenticeship at SQA will give you the knowledge and transferable skills you need to get your career off to a great start. Our established one-year programme offers successful applicants the chance to be part of an innovative public sector organisation, experience responsibility and a variety of work activities while gaining an industry recognised qualification.

Apprentices on this 12-month programme will be assigned to the International team and undertake a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Business and Administration delivered in partnership with RT Resources.

We welcome applications from 16 – 19-year-olds, or up to 29 if you are disabled or care-experienced.

About the role

The International team is a small but dynamic sales team, who deliver business development and customer support services to our international customers. You’ll work alongside the Head of Service and other team members to provide admin support to the team, international customers and stakeholders. 

Over your 12-month placement, you will gain hands-on, practical experience in an innovative business development role within a public-sector organisation to expand and develop your transferable skills. This role offers an excellent entry point for individuals seeking a career in business and/or administration.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support, ensuring activities are carried out accurately, according to plan and in line with processes
• Managing the team mailbox and acting as first point of contact for International inquiries, providing a high level of customer service for our customers
• Making travel arrangements, bookings and carrying out risk assessments
• File management to ensure information is up to date, stored securely and readily accessible to the team
• Meeting co-ordination and diary management
• Providing Personal Assistant (PA) support to the Head of International

Young talent at SQA

This opportunity is being delivered as part of our Young Talent Strategy to attract, recruit, develop and retain young talent and will enable you to:

• Develop your transferable skills by playing a key role in your team with meaningful work activity and responsibilities.
• Work with a Career Development Mentor to learn about the world of work and your career ambitions.
• Be part of a Young Talent Forum helping to influence and shape decisions across the organisation.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus 14 public holidays.
• 21 hours volunteering leave to engage and support community social responsibility.
• Office based in Glasgow city centre with opportunity for hybrid working.
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced and accomplished professionals.

Entry criteria

There are no entry criteria for this role.

Closing Date: Sunday 27^th April

Please note that interviews will be held week beginning Monday 2^nd June.