Apprentice Business Administrator

Summary

Apprenticeship programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Through this apprenticeship, you will work alongside our support functions & operational teams, you’ll contribute to the efficiency of our organisation, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The role may involve working stand-alone or working beside members of your team!

Annual wage

£20,000 a year

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*Annual salary increase whilst on programme *Salary increase when you move into your first job *Annual bonus up to £1,500 (based on company performance) *25 days holiday + bank holidays (ability to buy/sell) *Leading pension scheme & more!

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

A typical working week for this role is usually Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, however there may be flexibility around the structure of your working hours, team and line manager dependent.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 February

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 role may involve working stand-alone or working beside members of your team. Your position will involve developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving administrative services. You’ll develop your strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills

What you will learn:

Through this apprenticeship, you will foster a strong sense of leadership, realise qualities of management and be able to voice your opinion as you gain experience
You will be taught how to be flexible and problem-solve, communicating with clients, suppliers, and demonstrating project management
You will develop a large range of skills, such as professionalism and effective decision-making
How to develop, implement, maintain, and improve administrative services

Where you’ll work

The Stables

Radford

Chipping Norton

OX7 4EB

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

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES 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

Within our business administrative team you will complete the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship standard, allowing you to develop the skills & experience required to become an expert within our business administrative team
You’ll combine on-the-job learning with formal, nationally recognised development training
A Personal Development Plan will help drive your career progression, set, agreed & regularly reviewed with your line manager

What we're looking for:

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term

We’d love you to be someone with:

A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Functional Skills English & Maths (grade Level 2)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

* If you don't already have level 2 English & Maths you will be required to reach functional skills level 2 by the end of your apprenticeship * Roles close on 2nd October 2024 * Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from 14th–24th October

About this company

Would you like to be a part of the largest producer of renewable energy from food waste in England and Wales and support our circular economy? We provide cost-effective and sustainable recycling solutions through our award-winning network of 11 Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facilities across the Midlands, South Wales, Devon, and London. In addition, we own a diverse portfolio of renewable energy production facilities including 33 Solar parks, six wind turbines, and three hydro-electric turbines. Coupled with the energy we generate from our AD facilities; we produce enough renewable energy to power 91,000 homes. Employing people from across our communities and beyond, ST Green Power is an exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be curious, and where you can truly make an impact to our environment, now and for future generations.

https://www.severntrent.com/careers/graduates-undergraduates-and-apprentices/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

After you have completed this apprenticeship, you will take up a business administrator role, where you will be able to put your skills to action

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

New Talent Team

potential@severntrent.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275869.

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Closes in 3 days (Wednesday 2 October)

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