IPS Business Administration Apprentice
Get Set UK
West Sussex, RH10 6AD
Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 June 2024
Contents
Summary
Get Set UK is an award-winning organisation that provides exciting opportunities to work within central support functions. We're looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as an IPS Business Administrator focused on the Work Wise contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.
- Annual wage
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£14,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Benefits 1. Company pension & events 2. Gym membership 3. Private medical insurance 4. Wellness programs 5. Sick pay.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 1 October
- Duration
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1 Year 3 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The Work Wise Contract:
The Work Wise contract is a free employment program funded by the Department of Work and Pensions. It supports people with mental or physical health conditions, disabilities, or neurodiversities in finding, maintaining, and succeeding in long-term employment. As an IPS Business Administration Apprentice on the Work Wise contract, you'll play a vital role in supporting this program and making a real difference in people's lives.
Your Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the IPS employability team specifically focused on the Work Wise program
- Maintain accurate client databases by updating information on participants in the Work Wise program
- Maintain and strengthen the referral network established with healthcare professionals and job centers for the Work Wise program. This may involve initiating contact, following up on leads, and building relationships with external partners
- Work collaboratively with the team to gather information required to complete tasks for participants in the Work Wise programme
- Proactively chase key documentation and upload it to the relevant database for participants in the Work Wise program
- Deal with enquiries efficiently and in line with agreed service standards, referring complex issues to the manager or relevant expert
- Maintain and effectively use office systems, keeping property files and computer databases up to date for participants in the Work Wise programme
- Process incoming referrals efficiently and accurately, ensuring all necessary participant information is captured in the client database
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and job centres to cultivate a strong referral network, enhancing client pathways to employment
You're a Great Fit if You Have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships
- Strong IT literacy to navigate various systems and databases
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy to ensure all shared information is reliable
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively to manage a varied workload
- A positive and customer-focused approach to providing excellent service to all
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team to contribute effectively
- A desire to learn and develop new skills to grow in your role
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) essential for clear communication
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) essential for data analysis
Where you’ll work
9 Gleneagles Court
Brighton Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 6AD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THELIGHTBULB LTD
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- You will achieve the Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship Standard
- You will be assigned a mentor who will work with you on a one to one basis
- There will be workshops that you need to attend remotely via Zoom
- In-house training will be given to support specifics of the rol
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Other requirements
Applicants must live in close proximity to the office.
About this company
Get Set UK is bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity - 83% of our employees love working for Get Set UK and find their job rewarding and inspiring. We are a high-performing people services provider, delivering a range of exciting government-funded programmes that are aimed at supporting people to find employment and gain qualifications. Our mission is to support and enable individuals to maximize their employment and career potential. We are changing the way employers hire by challenging mindsets, connecting them with valuable candidates, and empowering our customers to enhance their skills and confidently step back into employment.
After this apprenticeship
- Full training and development from amazing team leaders with regular mentoring
- Continuous exciting career and personal development opportunities
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THELIGHTBULB LTD
Andrea Gregory
andrea.gregory@getsetuk.co.uk
07764 969337
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000256527.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
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