Apprentice Design/Administrator

Summary

We are looking for an exceptional and personable graphic/website /Admin design apprentice. Great opportunity where you'll gain lots of hands-on experience, knowledge, and hopefully full-time employment. Must have genuine interest in graphic/website design, the role will include website updates, page creation, call support, making/receiving calls.

Annual wage: £12,675 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm or 8.30am - 5.00pm.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 30 September
Duration: 1 Year 1 Month
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

The role offers a diverse range of tasks assisting the team and carrying out the following tasks:

Actioning design updates and changes from the client
Creating website subpages for clients
Management task lists
Communicating with the team organising work
Making telephone calls
Working as part of the team
Preparing routine documentation
Sending and receiving email
Be involved in office-based projects
Help develop and maintain documentation, processes and procedures
Designs and produces basic reports
Sets up and submits production jobs

Where you’ll work

Cobbs Wood House

Geerings Business Cnetre

Chart Road

Ashford,Kent

TN23 1EP

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

DAVIDSON TRAINING UK 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

Full training will be given leading to a recognised Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard Qualification
Full on-the-job training will be delivered
Off-the-job training will be supported by our Training Provider – Davidson Training UK Ltd
You will also complete the Functional Skills in maths and English up to and including Level 2 (if you already do not hold the equivalent)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A*-G (1-9))
ICT or similar (grade A*-G (1-9))
Maths (grade A*-G (1-9))

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
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Time managemeny
Work to timescales
Interest in Graphic Design
Professional telephone manner
Ability to multi-task
Personable
Quick Learner
Interpersonal Skills
Positive attitude

Other requirements

We celebrate apprenticeships and have a number of staff that started as apprentices, you will be given proper tasks and treated like a full member of the team. You will need to be: • Interested in graphic design and web design • Have good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite • Understand WordPress • Be confident on the phone • Organised • Willing to learn how to build websites. Long hours on computer This is an exciting opportunity working with an IT / Design company where you will gain a vast amount of skills and knowledge We are looking at a long term prospect

About this company

Our SMART team provide Creative Solutions to develop a Memorable Brand Image, Functional Responsive Websites that Work Hard for businesses, Quality Business Stationary to make businesses stand out from the crowd, full Search Engine Optimisation to generate sales, cost effective Print Management and Full Customer Support to help businesses grow.

https://smartdesignuk.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time position and gaining excellent experience and knowledge. It will allow you to pursue a career

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED

Lorraine Bunyard

lorrainebunyard@davidsontraining.com

07951480169

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000262195.

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