Forest Lodge Academy - Business Administration Apprenticeship

Forest Lodge Academy

Leicestershire, LE3 6LH

Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 July 2024

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Summary

We are looking for an Apprentice Administration Officer (Level 3 Business Administrator) to join our happy friendly community where children enjoy all aspects of school life. We have a passionate team of staff and governors committed to providing the highest education standards for all our learners.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.90 an hour (based on 37 hours per week a year, the annual wage you will receive will actually be £9,956.70)

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm. 30 minute lunch (39 weeks Term Time).

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year 4 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

To undertake a variety of day-to-day administration tasks effectively, within our busy school office. Engaging with a variety of stakeholders, staff, pupils, parents and outside agencies. This is an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to gain experience in a growing and innovative environment with practical and professional training right from the start. 

We require candidates to display a range of Administrator skills including: 

  • Minimum standard of GCSE (Grade A* - C) or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and web-based systems
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills & telephone manner
  • Good communication skills both oral & written
  • Reception duties both face-to-face and on the telephone to
  • Parents, carers and other callers to the school dealing with routine enquiries and giving advice
  • Good time management
  • Ability to work as a team effectively
  • The ability to prioritise workload working independently or work with others to meet deadlines
  • Assist in organising events
  • Dedicated to undertaking relevant training as necessary to complete qualifications and statutory procedures
  • Flexible – working out of school hours on request with prior notice

Where you’ll work

Charnor Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 6LH

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

LET ME PLAY 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 qualification
    • Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
    • Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)

    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
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Microsoft Skills
    • Customer Service skills
    • Flexible
    • Reliable
    • Written communication skills

    Other requirements

    LMP Education and Sporting Education are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

    About this company

    Through outstanding leadership we, at the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, will provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential. At Forest Lodge we will ensure all children attending receive an education through exciting, enriched, creative experiences ensuring children are fully prepared for life in the 21st Century, where all are inspired to be aspirational – through collaborative, innovative, creative experiences in an environment which enthuses and challenges all to be the best that they can possibly be.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Possible progression into full-time employment for the right applicant

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LET ME PLAY LIMITED

    Katie

    Katie.Munn@lmpeducation.org

    02038364425

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000268448.

    Apply now

    Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

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