Data and IT Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Data and IT Assistant (Apprenticeship)Warrington, CheshireWe are recruiting a Data and IT Assistant apprentice to capture and measure the impact of PAPYRUS’ services and provide IT support to our team.What you will do:- Support the Data Manager to capture, cleanse and present data on PAPYRUS’ activities.- Provide first line IT support to colleagues and liaise with our third-party IT provider where necessary.- Assist with the setup of equipment for new starters and keeping a log of PAPYRUS issued equipment.- Manage PAPYRUS CRM systems to maintain data accuracy and ensure good data capture and management practices are followed.- Prepare and share impact reports with the team.- Support the wider team with any GDPR or Data Protection queries.To be successful in this role you will have:- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent grade C or above.- Previous experience providing dedicated administration support.- Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.- Experience in working effectively within a team environment and assisting colleagues.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write reports.- Competent user of Microsoft 365 systems.Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.The apprenticeship programme is due to start in February 2025, provided by Apprentify - an industry-led apprenticeship provider. The successful candidate will learn and work onthe job at PAPYRUS whilst receiving 20% off-the-job training from industry experts, which will be led through virtual classrooms. This course currently has a 100% pass rate.The qualification will include: - Data Technician Level 3Salary: £24,404 per annum (SCP 4) progressing by increments to £25,183 per annum (SCP 6)Hours: 36 hours per weekLocation: WarringtonContract: 13-month fixed term contract with a view to be permanent after completion ofapprenticeshipBenefits: You will receive 28 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.Closing date: 8th December 2024We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible. PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.