About the role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in finance and grants administration? Join the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health at the University of Oxford as a Grants and Finance Apprentice! This role offers a dynamic environment where you will gain valuable experience across various administrative areas within a university setting, specialising in the area of finance and grants management.

Your responsibilities will include providing administrative support to the Finance and Grants Team, where you will learn to use Microsoft Office, maintain filing systems, assist with financial processes, and manage communications. You will also handle reception duties, welcoming visitors and managing inquiries, as well as coordinating meetings for departmental leadership groups.

In addition, you will develop specialised skills in finance and grants administration, including accounts payable, procurement, and financial reporting. You will receive training on the University’s financial databases and learn to assist with grant applications and budgeting processes.

The post is offered on a full-time basis and is a 3 year apprenticeship.

About the apprenticeship

As an apprentice, you will participate in a comprehensive training program that includes in-house training and distance learning through BPP (Business Professional People). You will begin with a Level 3 AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Accounting Apprenticeship, which is a globally recognised qualification. This will be followed by a CIMA Level 4 Accounting Apprenticeship, equipping you with essential skills in financial and management accounting.

For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. In total, it will take 3 years to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and BPP 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 finance 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.

In addition, you’ll be an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail, able to follow procedures and possess a polite, professional, and friendly demeanour.

There are 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.

We will provide you 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.

Contact us and apply

If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:

Danielle Hoare – Recruiting Manager – recruitment@wrh.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 17th January 2025 only applications received before then will be considered.

Interviews will be taking place in our offices on Tuesday 4th February 2025 if you have concerns about travel or accessibility please do not hesitate to contact us.

To apply for this apprenticeship please review the attached job description and click the link below to apply.

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