Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

Kick-start your career with a dynamic business administration apprenticeship! We're offering the chance to not only provide key administrative support but to grow alongside our expanding company. You’ll be nurtured to take on future leadership opportunities, including the potential to manage our upcoming temporary staffing department.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 1 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

Take detailed notes during meetings and maintain accurate records.
Answer phone calls from clients, families, and healthcare professionals, providing timely and professional responses.
Provide on-call support when required to assist with urgent queries or staffing needs.
Follow up on potential temporary staffing leads and assist in growing the temporary staffing department.
Perform general administrative tasks such as managing emails, scheduling appointments, and updating databases.

Where you’ll work

Bizspace Office

Corinium House

Corinium Avenue

Gloucester

GL4 3HX

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

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS 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

The apprentice will primarily receive on-the-job training at our office, gaining hands-on experience in various administrative tasks. In addition, workplace assessments will be conducted regularly by the learning provider to ensure progress. There will be no need for off-site travel, as all training and evaluations will take place in-house.

Requirements

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Ultimate Independence Care Ltd is dedicated to providing high-quality care services tailored to meet individual needs. We focus on promoting independence, dignity, and well-being for those we support, offering a person-centered approach that ensures each individual receives compassionate and professional care. Our team is committed to fostering positive relationships and delivering care that empowers individuals to live fulfilling lives. As we expand, we're developing new opportunities within our administrative and staffing departments, making us a dynamic and growth-oriented organisation to work with.

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

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will have the opportunity to advance within the organization. The expected career progression includes taking on a more senior administrative role, with the potential to manage the temporary staffing department that we are currently developing. This apprenticeship offers a clear path for professional growth, with the possibility of evolving into a leadership position as the business expands.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ULTIMATE INDEPENDENCE CARE L

Recruitment Department

recruitment@uicare.co.uk

01453704572

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277028.

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Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)

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