Business administrator apprentice

DESAL SUPPLIES LIMITED

ROCHDALE, OL11 1AB

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

Posted on 3 September 2024

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Summary

Self-motivated to complete work within set deadlines. Conscientious and methodical approach to work. Good verbal and written communication skills. Smart, professional and business-like appearance. Enthusiasm and patience when working with people. Have the desire to learn new things and constantly improve your own working practice.

Annual wage
£13,644.80 to £24,390.08 a year

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Wage is dependant on candidate

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
08:00-16:30 Monday - Thursday with a 30-minute unpaid break 08:00-13:00 Friday (no break agreed)

41 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 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

The key responsibilities for this role will include but not be limited to the following:

  • Screening calls and taking detailed, accurate messages
  • Answering the gate and checking in visitors
  • Managing and distributing incoming and outgoing post
  • Procurement, expediting and liaison with suppliers
  • Arranging for goods to be packed and dispatched
  • Liaising with customers
  • Assisting with new orders
  • Quotations
  • General secretarial duties
  • Electronic filing of documents
  • Attending in-house product training
  • Compliance with quality Assurance systems and Procedures
  • Any other reasonable tasks that may be requested to suit the needs of the company

Where you’ll work

UNIT 9

CANAL STREET

ROCHDALE

OL11 1AB

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

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION 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

    • Business Administrator Level 3
    • Functional skills in maths and English (if required)
    • Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • IT (grade 4)

    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
    • Self-motivated
    • Desire to learn new things
    • Improve your own work practice
    • Enthusiasm and patience
    • Methodical approach to work

    Other requirements

    Should hold English and Maths grade 4-9/A-C predicted or actual and 3 other GCSE's at 4-9/A-C and be computer literate with some experience of using Microsoft office The benefits we offer are: • Holiday 28 days (including statutory holidays), increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 33 days. • Auto enrolment pension scheme • Life insurance • Discretionary Bonus • Company Sick Pay and income protection (after qualifying period) • Company Benefits Scheme, including cycle to work scheme • Onsite Parking

    About this company

    Desal Supplies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower everyone. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees

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

    After this apprenticeship

    This position could lead to a full-time position with great future prospects.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

    Nathan Finn

    nfinn@rochdaletraining.co.uk

    01706 631417

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274389.

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

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