Business Development Apprentice

Summary

Are you great at attention to detail, reliable and willing to learn? Do you have an interest in the manufacturing industry and see yourself progressing in an administrative sales environment? Look no further than the Business Development Apprentice position at G3S Group and join a vibrant company with a range of future progression routes.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09.00 - 17.00.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 October
Duration: 1 Year 3 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

The Business Development Apprentice will be responsible for the following duties:

Learning about the company systems, products, services & procedures
Providing office support including customer support
Keeping well-organised files
Sending emails when needed
Researching company data for possible potential customers
Keeping computer databases up to date
Interacting with clients on the phone when needed
Answering phones and connecting calls to the intended departments
Following up on outstanding communications
Collecting and inputting company data
Educating clients about what products/services are available
Building relationships with clients
Preparing meeting rooms by setting up chairs and getting refreshments
Giving feedback on office efficiency and suggesting possible improvements
Being ready for any other administrative tasks that are required

What are the career prospects at G3S Group Ltd?

Due to the health and safety restrictions on site at G3S Group, we can only accept applicants who are 18 years or over.

Where you’ll work

Unit 9, Northarbour Road

Portsmouth

PO6 3TJ

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

PETA 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 Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 12 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.

Requirements

Essential 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

Can do attitude
Bubbly and friendly
Wants to get stuck in
Great communication
IT knowledge

Other requirements

Company Benefits: Free parking. Free tea and coffee. Potential for salary increase. 20 days holiday from January to December + bank holidays.

About this company

Following the restructuring and success of the Gardiner Graphics Group acquisition, the decision was made at the beginning of 2021 to further extend the group through G3S Group Ltd. We are one of the largest independent conversion houses based in Europe, our facility supplies industry-standard encapsulation and digital film for thermal lamination and wide-format print media. Supplied to distributors all over the UK and Europe, this facility allows custom slit sizes upon customer request. Combined is G-Tec Paper & Film Ltd a manufacturer of the highest-quality printable materials. With an on-site coating and manufacturing line, we employ our scientific product development expertise and industry knowledge. The next part of the business is SecuraSeal which is a global supplier of high-quality protection films for the lamination and encapsulation of printed and security documents. Trusted by governments around the world, in excess of 250 million national identity documents have been secured using the products that we continue to supply today.

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After this apprenticeship

There is the possibility for the suitable and successful candidate to move into a full-time role upon completion of the apprenticeship.

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