Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

This busy company are seeking to recruit a dedicated, hard-working individual. The main purpose of this role would be to support the administrative operation of the business across all sectors of the business.

Annual wage: £12,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 October
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

To prepare pre survey quotes
Update job files for each client
Proof read reports and CAD plans
Customer / client relations
Support directors, management and site staff as required
Filing for all departments
Providing information to site staff
Stock check stationery and supplies

Where you’ll work

ATLAS HOUSE

5 BRADFORD ROAD

DRIGHLINGTON

BD11 1AS

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

BRADFORD 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

Business administrator Level 3
The learner will be office based with NO weekly relase day into college
Learner will be required to attend one masterclass every month in our Little Germany campus in Bradford
All work will be set online by the assessor for the learner to complete
Assessor will visit the workplace every 4-6 weeks
Functional Skills in English available if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
Presentation skills
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Ability to prioritise
Willing to learn
Good interpersonal skills
Flexibility

Other requirements

We are looking for someone with good interpersonal and communication skills that is able to liaise professionally with the clients/customer. You will need to be well organised, able to prioritise what is important and urgent and have an eye for detail taking pride in the output and quality of your work. Solid IT skills are also a must with the ability to learn quickly. As a small business with ambitious growth plans it is essential you are a team player who is also flexible to change with the shifting priorities that can arise day to day and as a company that is always looking to grow and learn you should be naturally curious and always looking to improve what you do and how you do it. We also require commitment and reliability as we expect you to attend every day, on time.

About this company

Inspectas Compliance provides provides Building Compliance Services including Fire Safety Services, CDM Consultancy, Asbestos consultancy services including asbestos surveys, analytical, project management of its removal, air testing and awareness training. Our key clients include the Healthcare, Education, Domestic, Retail & Commercial and Industrial sectors Based in our new offices in Bradford we are a small company with big plans and are pleased to have a new opportunity for a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice who can support the administrative running and grow with the Company

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

After this apprenticeship

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship:

The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position. We will meet with you regularly throughout the training programme but 8 weeks before your apprenticeship comes to an end we will meet with you to give you feedback on next steps

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Philippa Yates

p.yates@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

01274 728316

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276932.

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