Operational support grade Work, Jobs in Lapford, Dev (with Salaries)

Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice
Next Steps Education Ltd —Bideford
- £12,790 - £20,310 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Data entry
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Customer Service Advisor 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Olleco —Newton Abbot
- £10,998.80 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Operational Support Grade - HMP Exeter (Prison Support Role)
Ministry of Justice —Exeter
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Energy Assistant
University of Exeter —Exeter
- £30,878 - £31,736 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
13d
Academic Representation Senior Coordinator
Exeter Students' Guild —Exeter
- £31,357 - £35,550 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Project management
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
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Development Apprentice
LiveWest —Clyst Honiton
- £25,800 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Community Ranger Wild Culm
Forestry Commission —Halwill
- £30,105 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
Network and Customer Services Technician - East
South West Water —Barnstaple
- £29,291.10 - £36,932.25 a year
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d
Community Ranger Haldon
Forestry Commission —Exeter
- £30,105 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
13d
HR Systems Development Officer
The Harbour Schools Partnership —Exeter
- £26,824 - £28,598 a year
- Full-time
- School
5d
Premises Assistant
The Harbour Schools Partnership —Barnstaple
- £25,185 - £25,583 a year
- Weekend availability
- School
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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5d
Interim CSW Team Leader
The Deaf Academy —Exmouth
- £34,660 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Human resources
Administrator
Esteem Team CIC —Exmouth
- £16.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Google Suite
- Administrative experience
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Customer Service Assistant
University of Exeter —Exeter
- £25,528 a year
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
11d
PACOM - Business Development Manager
Securitas Technology UK —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Travel
- Communication skills
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Prison Catering: Caterer/Kitchen Supervisor (Hospitality & Catering) - HMP Channings Wood
Ministry of Justice —Newton Abbot
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Cooking
- English
- Annual leave
9d
Apprenticeships at Lorient, Newton Abbott
ASSA ABLOY —Newton Abbot
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
Finance Business Partner (Senior Commercial Finance Manager)
PKF Francis Clark —Exeter
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Training & development
Qualified/ Newly Qualified Paramedic - Holding pool vacancy
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust —Exeter
- Overtime
- Driving
- Patient care
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Surveyor
Glanville Environmental —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Referral programme
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Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice

Next Steps Education Ltd
Bideford

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Job details

Part-time | Apprenticeship | Fixed term contract
£12,790 - £20,310 a year

Benefits

Casual dress
Company pension

Qualifications

Purchase orders
Fire safety
Customer service
Stakeholder liaison
GCSE
Accounting software
Filing
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Office
VAT return preparation
Procurement support
Data entry
Organisational skills
Front desk
Stocking
Communication skills
Supplier invoice processing

Full job description

Join Our Team

Next Steps Education is a specialist alternative provision supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, including SEND, anxiety-based school avoidance, social, emotional and mental health needs, and those requiring personalised educational support.

We are looking for a motivated and organised Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in business administration, finance, and office management within a rewarding education setting.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will gain practical experience across administration, finance, customer service, compliance, and office operations while studying towards your Level 3 Business Administration qualification at North Devon College in Barnstaple.

The Role

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of Next Steps Education. You will provide administrative and finance support whilst developing valuable professional skills in a busy educational environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

Finance & Administration
Assisting with bookkeeping activities, including filing banking transactions and maintaining organised financial records.
Filing and managing supplier invoices, remittance documentation, purchase orders and journals.
Registering new suppliers on accounting software systems.
Supporting invoice preparation and recording of services delivered.
Maintaining and updating records of client rates.
Assisting with the preparation of documentation for HMRC, including intermediary reports and VAT returns.
Processing purchase orders and undertaking accurate data entry.
Supporting the timely communication of financial information across the organisation.
Office & Reception Duties
Sharing responsibility for front-of-house duties.
Greeting visitors and creating a professional, welcoming environment.
Managing visitor sign-in procedures and maintaining safeguarding requirements.
Supporting health and safety, fire safety and office compliance procedures.
Answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries professionally.
Managing office stationery and resource stock levels.
Supporting general administrative and office management tasks.
Business Support
Maintaining accurate digital and paper records.
Compiling key performance indicators for clients.
Assisting with document preparation and filing.
Supporting organisational projects and operational improvements.
Working professionally with colleagues, schools, local authorities, tutors, mentors and external partners.

Hours: Term time plus two weeks during school holidays (42 weeks per year), 32.5 hours per week
Qualification Awarded: Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
Location: Bideford, North Devon (office-based) and North Devon College, Barnstaple (training)
Start Date: To be agreed. North Devon College have courses starting in October and January.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Confident using Microsoft Office applications.
Able to communicate professionally with a range of stakeholders.
Reliable, trustworthy and capable of handling confidential information appropriately.
Comfortable working as part of a team and using their own initiative.
Interested in business administration, finance and office management.
Able to adapt to new software applications.

Essential Requirements

GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths, or willingness to work towards these qualifications as part of the apprenticeship.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Desirable
Previous experience in an office, customer service or administrative environment.
An interest in education, finance or business operations.

What We Offer

A nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
Support and mentoring from experienced professionals.
Hands-on experience in finance, administration and office management.
Opportunities to develop transferable skills for future career progression.
A friendly and supportive working environment.
The opportunity to contribute to an organisation making a real difference to young people's lives.

About Next Steps Education

Next Steps Education provides bespoke alternative provision and specialist support for children and young people across Devon and surrounding areas. We are passionate about creating positive outcomes through personalised, relationship-based approaches that help learners overcome barriers to education and achieve their potential.

Find out more at: www.nextstepseducation.org

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter explaining why you would like to join Next Steps Education and what interests you about the apprenticeship.

Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Interview Date: 27 August 2026

Next Steps Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate safeguarding checks. You will need a current Enhanced DBS for this role (we can enable a DBS application on your behalf where necessary).

Pay: £12,790.00-£20,310.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension

Work Location: In person

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