Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant Apprentice

Summary

You will be helping to run a busy reception desk, meeting and greeting guests, booking appointments, answering calls and dealing with basic admin. This will be a great way to kickstart your career in business administration. Apply now!

Annual wage: £12,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 9 December
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 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

You will be working with a small team and will need to be highly professional, with a flexible attitude.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and possibly Excel.
Assist in preparing documents whilst utilising a case management system.
Draft standard cover letters.

Where you’ll work

7B LONDON ROAD

ENFIELD

EN2 6BN

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

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Level 3 Business Administrator
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

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
Customer care skills

About this company

OJN Solicitors was established in 2006 to provide efficient, cost-effective and expert solutions to businesses and individuals. If you need help with your business or personal affairs, you need to be confident that your solicitors will provide you with excellent professional support and advice, at competitive prices. We treat every case with the respect it deserves, and don't stop until you are satisfied.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate can possibly progress into employment or onto further training at college.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Beverley Woodhouse

bwoodhouse@firstrung.org.uk

07805 980 150

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000073527.

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Closes in 17 days (Thursday 5 December at 11:59pm)

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