Business Administrator Apprentice

COMMUNITIES ADVICE CENTRE LTD

SCUNTHORPE, DN15 7PQ

Closes on Thursday 31 October

Posted on 12 September 2024


Summary

Working in a friendly and fast paced environment, the successful candidate will be providing administrative support to the team at different levels in the process. You’ll be working alongside a team of people who thrive in a busy atmosphere.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

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

General duties including (full training will be provided):  

  • Assist with SAP processes
  • Assist with stock take checks and evaluation
  • Input and manage regulatory data submissions
  • Liaising with waste management companies
  • Answering the telephone in a professional and helpful manner   
  • Meeting and greeting customers   
  • General administrative duties including typing correspondence by e-mail and letter   
  • Entering data onto internal systems with a high level of accuracy and speed   
  • Tracking internal projects including results from work flows and testing. 
  • Working with various databases to extract and manipulate information     
  • Organising meetings and producing appropriate papers, i.e., agenda and minutes   
  • Any other duties requested by the line manager  

Where you’ll work

36 OSWALD ROAD

SCUNTHORPE

DN15 7PQ

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

DN 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

    Training will be at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 

    Day release  

    You will undertake The Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard.  

    https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0 

    You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed  

    You will undertake both on and off the job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience. 

    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
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Romanian Speaking

    Other requirements

    Please note, due to the clientele we support, it would be beneficial to have the ability to speak Romanian. You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

    About this company

    At Communities Advice Centre our mission is to provide guidance, support, and advocacy to individuals and families who face linguistic challenges in navigating government programs, healthcare services, legal assistance, and more.

    After this apprenticeship

    Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate. Several opportunities for career progression on completion.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    DN COLLEGES GROUP

    Jamie Herrington

    jamie.herrington1@don.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276533.

    Apply now

    Closes on Thursday 31 October

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