Payroll Apprentice

**Description**:
Provide bespoke support to Payroll, whilst developing a wide range of competencies to meet the appropriate vocational standards of performance relevant to the qualification, including developing skills in communication, numeracy and ICT and the technical knowledge required for the relevant Apprenticeship framework.

**Main Responsibilities and Duties**:
1. Deliver reliable customer service, developing good customer relationships and resolving problems, whilst presenting a positive image of yourself, Payroll, the HR Department and MidKent College.

2. Manage workloads, tasks and responsibilities effectively and complete relevant assignments and projects relating to the apprenticeship qualification on-time.

3. Work effectively as part of the Payroll team, liaising with colleagues, organising and supporting meetings/ events as directed, achieving set targets/ objectives/ deadlines and following management instructions.

4. Communicate effectively with colleagues within the HR department and with students and colleagues across the college.

5. Use internal systems effectively and in accordance with College processes, procedures and policies, using manual and computerised records to store, retrieve and archive information.

6. Use and maintain all College equipment as and when required in an effective and safe manner, following training and complying with College guidelines for the safe operation of equipment.

7. Demonstrate a commitment to continual professional development, by participating and seeking out training and development activities and opportunities, including workshops and courses related to the qualification being undertaken.

8. Actively participate in progress reviews and respond appropriately to advice and guidance given.

**Application Requirements**:

- A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
- Information on all relevant education and qualifications.

**Benefits**:
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**About MidKent College**:
**A GOOD local College for Maidstone and Medway**

Every year over 6000 students from Medway, Maidstone and beyond choose MidKent College to continue their studies and prepare for their future career.

Our sparkling campuses in Maidstone and Medway boast some of the best vocational training facilities in the country as well as staff and student social zones and more. Our University Centre Maidstone campus provides a valuable higher education and professional training centre for Maidstone, including South East Institute of Technology and the College's Home Energy Centre. Additionally, in September 2024 we proudly opened Medway School of Arts in Chatham's Historic Dockyard.

All of our campuses benefit from ongoing investment programmes so that we can provide fantastic learning environments for our students.

In October 2024 Ofsted rated the College as 'Good'.

**Commitment to Safeguarding**

**Commitment to Equal Opportunities**

As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.