Are you looking for your first step into the world of work? Why not join our team as a Security Access Apprentice and build real and diverse skills in the workplace while you earn and learn!
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused individual to join our Security Access Team as an apprentice based in our busy Card Office. Beginning in August 2026, you’ll support the delivery of access services across the university, working with students, staff, contractors, and visitors, while learning how to manage systems, data, and processes that keep our campus secure and accessible.
Alongside your role, you will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, with dedicated training, mentoring, and one day per week for off-the-job learning at City College.
As part of your role, you’ll be responsible for carrying out the following:
- Provide a flexible administrative, frontline, and reception service within the Card Office
- Process and issue university cards, access permissions, and related correspondence and documentation
- Maintain accurate data using systems such as the University Card Management system and Salto access control database
- Produce standard documents, reports, and records, and support the organisation of meetings, visits, and activities
- Assist with access control systems, including updates, basic diagnostics, fault-finding, and supporting site visits and surveys
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Ann-Marie Dyer: by email at [email protected]
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must hold the legal right to work in the UK.
Training Provider: City College Plymouth
Apprenticeship Course: Business administrator (level 3)
Duration: 18 Months
What we're looking for
We’re looking for a motivated and customer-focused individual to join our Security Access Team as an apprentice based in our busy Card Office.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, staying organised, and is keen to develop administrative, practical, and basic technical skills within a supportive environment. It’s a great opportunity for someone with a positive attitude who is eager to learn and start a career in a professional services setting.
You will also need to have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 (or equivalent).
Our Offer
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
- Generous annual leave: 25* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
- Generous pension scheme
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Development opportunities
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working
- Retailer discounts
- On-site nursery
- Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
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