Apprentice Level 3 Business Administrator

Summary

A fantastic opportunity for a creative and dynamic individual to join our sales and admin team. The role will offer customer focused training along with insight into the technical aspects of print production. Our sales and admin team are at the forefront of our business looking after our client needs, and are a vital link to our production staff.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm with half an hour for lunch.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 23 September
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

We create and produce bespoke packaging items using a wide range of substrates and finishing processes. With no product being the same or following the same journey from job development through to production, our days varied and always different.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic individual who is looking to develop a career in a creative and design led environment.
Communication is key, and we would love someone who is happy to talk and is well organised. We will teach you the technical aspects of the role but being at the centre of our business between our client base and production, having the ability to multitask is a key skill we would be looking for.
The apprenticeship will provide you with a great opportunity to learn and will give you valuable experience across a number of areas
We will provide training in the sue of our management information system
Processing sales orders
Processing and purchasing of materials
Maintain records and files and store confidential information appropriately
Building customer relations. Answer questions from inside and outside of the organisation, via telephone or email

Where you’ll work

Unit 5, Progress Works

Parkwood Street

Keighley

BD21 4PJ

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

BPIF TRAINING 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

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, plus any relevant maths and English Functional Skills (if needed)
Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both SLP Print and BPIF Training. You will be assigned a dedicated BPIF training coordinator throughout your programme to ensure you receive high-quality training.
Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit both your own and business needs.
Most training and studying will take place online via regular interative, live workshops, supplemented with regular one-to-one progress checks with your training coordinator
You should be comfortable with planning your workload as you progress through the apprenticeship

More training information

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.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Ability to multi-task
Reliable
Punctual

About this company

SLP Print produces bespoke packaging and labelling with onsite lithographic printing capabilities. We have our own inhouse finishing departments and specialise in Garment, Drinks and Cosmetic sectors among others. We offer our clients a one stop shop, taking their design led ideas through to production

http://www.slpprint.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship this role will be a full time position with opportunities to further your career in our sales department or estimating departments

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Lucy Kirkbride

lucy.kirkbride@bpif.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000265920.

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Closes in 8 days (Monday 16 September at 11:59pm)

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