Sparx Learning is dedicated to enhancing lives through learning by developing systems that empower students, teachers, and school leaders to improve educational outcomes. Proudly serving over 2 million children, 40,000 teachers and 2,300 schools worldwide, we're continuously working hard to expand our impact even further and make a positive difference.
As a Business Administration apprentice you will be joining our Internal Operations team and will play a key role in the day to day running of the office and the support we provide to our people.
Career progression is something we believe in and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the role will move you to the position of Internal Operations Coordinator.
Together, we’re:
? Agile - we view change as an opportunity to continually improve. We adapt with pace, enthusiasm and determination
? Empathetic - we listen to and try to think like others to aid our understanding and to enhance learning
? Data Driven - we use data to make informed decisions to help solve the problems that really matter
? United - we harness our collective and individual genius, and trust in each other’s strengths.
If you believe that you would be a great addition to our team and you’d like to be part of our mission at Sparx, then we would love to hear from you.
Benefits of working with us:
We’re about living life, not putting it on hold. Sparx Learning employees have the opportunity to enjoy a whole range of benefits, a few of which include:
? 25 days annual leave, rising each year with length of service, to a maximum of 30 days, plus the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days leave.
? Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance, life assurance, virtual GP and an employee assistance programme.
? Company pension.
? Enhanced family leave and pay.
? A generous Individual Personal Development budget.
? Sustainability is something we are passionate about, so we have a range of environmentally friendly benefits including green travel incentives, an electric car lease scheme and cycle to work scheme.
? When based in the Exeter office, employees can enjoy locally produced, organic, free cooked meals.
Find out more about where we are based and our fantastic working environment here - https://sparx-learning.com/work-with-us
List of duties:
- Your role will be busy and full of variety. Full training will be provided and the work you undertake will support the learning you are undertaking during your apprenticeship. Tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Support the planning process for internal and external meetings and events, which will include diary management, booking meeting rooms, organising agendas and looking after guests and arranging travel and accommodation as required.
- Learning to coordinate meetings, creating agendas, taking minutes and following up on actions.
- Conducting research, collating information, preparing presentations and reports.
- Support the planning of staff social & company events, including booking venues, organising guests and providing event support on the day.
- Maintaining internal documents and designated areas of the Sparx intranet ensuring that these areas remain up to date and engaging and ensuring that all information held internally is kept up to date and is relevant in line with data protection guidelines.
- Completing general administrative tasks such as filing, purchasing, processing expenses and managing stationery. You will also be expected to answer the phone and handle any incoming correspondence.
- Liaising and working with other teams within Sparx and the wider Oxygen House (e.g. IT, House Services, Facilities, Human Resources) to achieve end results.
- A variety of projects and other admin related duties as required.
To apply, please click the 'apply' button and follow the link through to the Sparx Ltd website.
Sparx does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. Therefore, we are unfortunately not able to process any applications that require sponsorship.
If you require an alternative recruitment method, or there is anything we can do to support you within the recruitment process, please do get in touch with us either by emailing us at recruitment@oxygenhouse.com or phoning us on 01392 440 400.