Assistant Administrator (Apprenticeships)

Teesworks; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Tees Valley seeks an Assistant Administrator for Apprenticeships to support the smooth coordination of administrative functions. The role emphasizes onboarding and retention of apprentices, providing essential administrative assistance, and maintaining accurate apprenticeship records. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to educational transformation and work closely with apprentices and partners. Interested applicants should ensure their qualifications are clearly outlined in their application as CVs alone will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and delivery of administrative functions related to apprenticeships.
• Assist with onboarding, retention, and ongoing support of apprentices.
• Maintain apprenticeship records and support financial monitoring processes.

Job description

Join Our Ambitious and Dynamic Team at Teesside University

Teesside University is an ambitious, enterprising institution with a global outlook—pragmatic, forward‑thinking, and committed to transforming lives, businesses, and economies.

At the heart of our 2027 University Strategy is our Professional Apprenticeships agenda—delivering education enriched by research, innovation, and meaningful engagement with industry. Within Student Learning and Academic Registry, we are proud to be a catalyst for educational transformation. Whether in the classroom or the workplace, our team drives engaging and effective learning, aligning university teaching with employer expectations to help apprentices grow, succeed, and thrive in their careers.

Assistant Administrator (Apprenticeships)

This full‑time role plays a vital part in supporting our professional apprenticeship provision across the University. As Assistant Administrator (Apprenticeships), you will contribute to the smooth coordination and delivery of key administrative functions, focusing particularly on onboarding, retention, and the ongoing support of apprentices.

You’ll work closely with our apprentices, colleagues, and partners, providing administrative assistance, responding to queries, maintaining apprenticeship records, and supporting financial monitoring processes.

What We’re Looking For

This role may attract a high volume of applications, so please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet all of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Please note: CVs alone will not be considered. You must complete the application form in full. If you don’t quite meet the criteria for this post, please keep an eye on our careers page—other opportunities may be a better match for your skills and experience.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures. Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy. If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place online via Microsoft Teams.

Interviews will take place on 9 February 2026.

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