This is a great opportunity for you to become an Apprentice Education Assistant in the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health with the University of Oxford. Apply today and #CreateYourFuture.
apply NowClosing Date: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Education Assistant within a small, friendly admin team in the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health. The department who undertakes vital research across the fill spectrum of women’s health, focused on Cancer, Global Health, Maternal & Fetal Health and Reproductive Medicine and Genetics.
The Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health has three main groups of students: undergraduate medical students (who join the department in groups of about 30 for seven-week teaching blocks), postgraduate research students (who may be completing a doctorate or research masters), and students on the department’s taught MSc in Clinical Embryology.
You will work closely with the Education Manager and Graduate Studies Administrator (GSA) to support undergraduate and research students working in the department.
About the apprenticeship
As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with Abingdon & Witney College, where you will complete a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. You will work at the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health in Oxford.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend either the Abingdon or Witney Campus for 10 days or professional training (1 day per week, over 10 weeks). In total, it will take 2 years to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and College throughout.
Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk
About you
You will be passionate about starting your career in Business Administration and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.
To complete the level 3 apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English. If you did not achieve these grades, do not let that put you off from applying as you can study Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship giving you the equivalent qualifications needed.
To help check that you have the potential to achieve these, Abingdon & Witney College will ask you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process, there are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.
What we offer
Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.
You will be provided with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career. You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount.
You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.
How to apply
apply NowIf you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:
Danielle Hoare – Recruiting Manager – recruitment@wrh.ox.ac.uk
Tessa Williams – Abingdon and Witney College – tess.williams@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 20th July 2022. Interviews will be taking place week commencing 25th July 2022.
Interviews will take place either via Zoom or in our offices on Level 3 Women’s Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU. If you have concerns about travel or accessibility please do not hesitate to contact us.
