Office Administration Apprentice

LONDON & SOUTH SCAFFOLDING LTD

MAIDSTONE, ME14 3HU

Closes in 17 days (Sunday 6 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 September 2024


Summary

Would you like to earn a salary, whilst learning on the job and gaining a qualification? We have an exciting opportunity for an office apprentice to provide assistance to the office team for instance operate computerised records, filing and taking calls.

Annual wage
£10,192 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9.00am-4:30pm with half hour break

28 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year 8 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

Your duties will include: 

  • Look after Health and Safety
  • Help manage vehicle maintenance planner
  • Filing
  • Taking Calls

Where you’ll work

UNIT 3A

DETLING AERODROME

DETLING

MAIDSTONE

ME14 3HU

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

IPS INTERNATIONAL 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

    For this Apprenticeship Standard, learners will have the opportunity to give focus on the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard that will allow for good business acumen, decision making and the understanding of tools and techniques in relation to time and project management. The completion of this Apprenticeship Standard will require monthly training visits from a qualified IPS Trainer to help support the Apprentice. This will allow them to develop skills and progress the building of the Apprentice portfolio to prepare the learner for End Point Assessment.

    Delivery is primarily carried out through remote visits, but the trainer will visit the learner’s workplace quarterly and at the start of training to allow for a good working relationship between all parties for smooth delivery of the Standard. Upon successful completion, the learner will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths and English (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
    • Willing to learn
    • Positive Attitude
    • Proactive

    Other requirements

    Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**

    About this company

    London and South scaffolding was established in 2009 by the present managing director and owner Gary Peck. We are a professional forward-thinking business that places its clients both front and centre in the area of customer care. The company also places an extremely high value on skills and training. All staff and operatives are qualified for the tasks they undertake. Every scaffolder within the business will hold a Construction Industry Scaffolding Registration Card (CISRS). This qualification requires several years of training and provides the assurance that our team has the appropriate skills to undertake the work.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there is an opportunity for a permanent position within the company.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

    Mandy Rai

    mandyrai@ips-international.com

    01634298808

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276223.

    Apply now

    Closes in 17 days (Sunday 6 October at 11:59pm)

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