Business Administrator Apprentice

PRODDOW MACKAY LIMITED

Sheffield, S9 1TP

Closes in 27 days (Sunday 20 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 September 2024

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Summary

Are you looking for an Administration Apprenticeship which will allow you to get your foot in to our legal practice? No prior experience is required as full training will be delivered to the successful hire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy law firm and to gain experience in business administration.

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

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After one year your rate of pay will increase to the NMW for your age as per the government guidelines.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, during office hours. 9.00am - 5.00pm. 1 hour lunch break

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 30 October

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

4

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

As our newly appointed Administration Apprentice, your main responsibility will be to update and maintain information on our company database. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy law firm and to gain experience in business administration, based at our head office in Sheffield S9.

Duties will include:

  • Entering customer and account data by inputting text and numerical information from source documents within time limits
  • Compiling and sorting information to prepare source data for computer entry
  • Assisting with post room duties
  • Scanning and printing documents where needed

Where you’ll work

Pm House 250 Shepcote Lane

Sheffield

S9 1TP

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

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

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

    An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be
    expected to work towards the Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, with support from the employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

    As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment, you may be required to complete maths and English
    Functional Skills which is an integral part of your apprenticeship.

    Upon successful completion you will be awarded additional
    certificates of recognition for these qualifications.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE 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
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working
    • Enthusiastic
    • Good Work Ethic
    • Punctual
    • Reliable
    • Polite
    • Courteous

    Other requirements

    You must hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs graded C/4 or above, including Maths and English.

    About this company

    For over 30 years the PM Law Group has provided a national, first-class legal service for individuals and businesses, specialising in an array of litigation including Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Consumer, Property and Contract Disputes, together with Employment, Landlord & Tenant, Wills, Trusts & Probate and Conveyancing. Our technological expertise means we can deal with clients locally or at a distance whilst still providing that ever important human touch. Across the business, we foster a culture of inclusivity and champion personal development so that each employee has opportunities to shine and flourish, and we want you to be a part of it.

    https://proddowmackay.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Industry leading training Healthcare cash plan Pension scheme Free parking Free Costco card

    After this apprenticeship

    • Opportunities for you to progress and develop further.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

    Hannah

    donaldh@chesterfield.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274484.

    Apply now

    Closes in 27 days (Sunday 20 October at 11:59pm)

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