Business Administrator Apprenticeships (Central) - Manchester

We are looking for people to join our Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship positions. In these roles, you will have the opportunity to work with important teams at the GMC. Working with our apprenticeship provider to complete your apprenticeship in a 15-month period.

Located in one of our three central Manchester offices, you will gain valuable experience in an office environment. This will include working with different areas such as our Investigations Team and Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS), allowing you to develop skills in customer service, computer proficiency, the ability to perform under pressure, teamwork, and many more skills.

What does the GMC do?

We work with doctors, patients, and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors and those who train them need to meet and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

What is the GMC looking for in an apprentice?

We are looking for people who are really excited about making a positive impact. It’s important to be able to work well with colleagues that have different skills and responsibilities. Our goal is to identify and nurture apprentices with high potential, such as yourself. Supporting you in your journey to build a successful and fulfilling career. Over time, we aim for apprentices to develop as the future leaders at the GMC.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job descriptions.

Where will I be based?

Manchester – We have opportunities across our Central Manchester offices, all in great locations and close to public transport links. We offer a hybrid approach to working so the apprenticeship may include office and home working depending on the role and team. Initially, all roles will be office based until initial induction periods are complete.

What study will be involved?

You will have 6 hours a week reserved for study. You will receive weekly virtual training from our apprenticeship provider. You will have a dedicated apprentice coach and work-based manager to help guide you through your apprenticeship journey.

What hours will I work?

You will work a total of 35 hours a week. This includes your 6 hours of study time with the training provider. You will work Monday – Friday between the hours of 08:30 – 17:30, but hours will vary depending on the role.

What support will be available?

When you join us, you will be introduced to your team and apprenticeship provider. To help settle you in, you will have regular catch ups with both your manager and your apprenticeship coach, to review your progress and on-going training. You will also be included in our GMC Apprentice HUB. This allows you to:

• Access all our apprentice learning and development resources
• Provides you with networking opportunities
• Keeps you informed about upcoming development days

To be eligible to apply you must:

Have 5 GCSE’s including English Language and Maths (A-C or 9-4). 

We welcome applications from all individuals particularly those from a Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) background. Socially or economically disadvantaged background or have a disability as members of these groups are currently underrepresented at the GMC. All appointments will be based on merit.

How do I apply for the role?

Please click on apply now. You will be redirected to submit your application directly to our apprenticeship provider to start the selection process.

Please provide a CV and covering letter. The covering letter should clearly set out how you meet the essential skills for the role, which are listed in the job description. You should also include a paragraph outlining your reasons for applying for the role.

We recommend no more than 2 sides of A4 for the covering letter, but it can be more if required.

We will assess the information you provide against the skills required for the role and let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

If you do not provide all the above, we will not be able to progress your application.

GMC Benefits – Why work for us

You’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Flexible working patterns
• Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
• Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
• Discounted gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are also committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support the requirements of the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you have a disability and meet the cut-off mark for the essential criteria for this role as outlined in the person specification document, you will be offered an interview.

The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)