Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

Price Building Services develop and deliver advanced solutions that redefine industry standards to achieve maximum value. We create a more sustainable future and the communities in which we work. This Apprenticeship offers applicants the opportunity to gain job specific qualifications whilst earning and gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

Annual wage: £17,500 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Days to be confirmed with 9.00am - 5.00pm (1 hour lunch break).
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 30 September
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

You will work closely with seasoned professionals, learning from their expertise. Develop job-specific skills essential for a successful career in Document Control As you advance through the program and enhance your technical knowledge, your responsibilities will grow. Expect to delve into areas such as:

Project Documentation Management
Archiving and Retrieval
Assisting Quality Assurance and Compliance
Project team assistance
Distribute documents to authorised personnel
Maintain records of document distribution and access log

Where you’ll work

Price Building Services Ltd, Unit 4, Mariner Business Centre, 1 Kings Way

Croydon

CR0 4GE

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

SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP

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

You will attend Kingston College for your off the job training to achieve the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard.

The course covers a wide range of topic areas such as

Communication
Finance
Business processes
Understanding the business environment

The topic areas are designed to help build the knowledge, skills and behaviours to achieve the end point assessment which is taken at the end of the apprenticeship through an independent assessment organisation.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 5-9)
English (grade 5-9)

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
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Please ensure your travel to the job location is doable.

About this company

At Price Building Services we work hard to provide a safe, happy and dynamic environment for all, which is reflected in our excellent staff retention rate. We have experienced successful and sustainable growth in recent years with a continuing growth journey head. This means we often have a wide range of opportunities for both new and experienced industry members, offering exceptional long-term career opportunities.

After this apprenticeship

When you complete this course you will achieve a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. The administration role may then be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles.

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