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MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.
As a progressive student-centred College, we are now looking for a Payroll Apprentice.
If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we'd love to hear from you.
Details of the role
This is a full time position working 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
The salary range will be £12,313.60 - £22,010.56 as per the National Minimum Wage (rates effective from 01 April 2024) according to age.
The successful candidate will provide bespoke support to Payroll, whilst developing a wide range of competencies to meet the appropriate vocational standards of performance relevant to the qualification, including developing skills in communication, numeracy and ICT and the technical knowledge required for the relevant Apprenticeship framework.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
Job Requirements
You will have 5 GCSE passes or equivalent standard qualifications, including - English & Mathematics.
You will have experience in administrative work and a good standard of communication skills, both written and verbal with a good standard of numerical ability.
You will have the ability to deliver reliable customer service, developing good customer relationships and resolving problems, whilst presenting a positive image of yourself, Payroll, the People Department and MidKent College.
You will also be able to manage workloads, tasks and responsibilities effectively and complete relevant assignments and projects relating to the apprenticeship qualification on-time. Work effectively as part of the Payroll team, liaising with colleagues, organising and supporting meetings/ events as directed, achieving set targets/ objectives/ deadlines and following management instructions.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.
The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at https://www.midkent.ac.uk/about-us/policy-and-privacy-information
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.
