Enrolled Freemen Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

Join us in supporting Grimsby's heritage and future! As an apprentice, you'll contribute to the growth of Freeman Street Market and our Business Hub, fostering community engagement and sustainable practices. Gain hands-on experience in administration while helping shape the future of our charitable endeavours.

Annual wage

£12,979.20 a year

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Will become an Enrolled Freeman after a successful 12 months, once enrolled the candidate will receive dividends each year.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Tuesday - Saturday (including one day off the job training per week). Shifts TBA.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 19 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

Support implementation of Enrolled Freemen’s vision & strategic plan.
Act as an efficient administrator & customer service professional.
Prepare documents, manage correspondence, maintain office systems.
Create social media & marketing materials, assist in event organisation.
Ensure compliance, minute meetings, manage membership records.
Liaise with stakeholders, handle daily interactions, support policies.

Where you’ll work

The Hub

Freeman Street Market

Wilder Estate

DN32 7DS

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

AVANT PARTNERSHIP 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

Training in business administration with a focus on practical tasks.
Qualification: Level 3 in Business Administration, equivalent to 2 A-levels.
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 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

The Enrolled Freemen of Grimsby is a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting the local community's heritage and economic development. Founded with a mission to foster sustainable activities and growth, it oversees Freeman Street Market and a Business Hub, vitalizing local commerce. With a focus on effective administration and community engagement, it serves as a cornerstone for Grimsby's future while honouring its past.

After this apprenticeship

Leads to a full-time job, along with full Business Administration qualification. Additional training opportunities are available after the apprenticeship is completed.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AVANT PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Alysha Lond

alysha@avant.ac.uk

01472 426624

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000269322.

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Closes in 16 days (Saturday 5 October at 11:59pm)

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