Office Administration Apprentice

Summary

The appointed candidate will be given an opportunity to work in all our office-based departments, allowing them to learn a wide range of new skills and experiences, in addition to being offered an insight into the business activities of a busy engineering company.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, 52-working weeks
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 October
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

Duties include assisting with general office duties including filing, answering the phone, preparation of paperwork and using ordering systems
To receive, allocate and deal with incoming queries and ensuring the correct signposting
Support members of the leadership and wider team, with general administrative work using IT systems

Where you’ll work

TOLL BAR ROAD

MARSTON

GRANTHAM

NG32 2HT

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

THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES

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 training can be found on the below link:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0

Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Workshops located in Lincoln, typically held once a month

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Any (grade 4)
Any (grade 4)
Any (grade 4)
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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Harlaxton Engineering Services Ltd is a family run company operating as a Utilities Independent Connection Provider throughout the UK. We offer an innovative and transparent approach ensuring long lasting solutions to our clients. From initial design to final commissioning, our team complete all work in-house ensuring no work is outsourced.

https://www.harlaxton.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

We are looking for someone to join our team who is seeking a career in office administration and be willing to work towards obtaining further higher qualifications and specialise in their favoured disciplines.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES

David Correia

dcorreia@prioryacademies.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272949.

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Closes tomorrow (Sunday 22 September at 11:59pm)

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