Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

We are offering an excellent opportunity to grow, experience in liaising with senior decision-makers. Exposure to areas of the business, provision of training & development, support with personal & professional goal setting, opportunity to help us shape the business by having your ideas heard & help with building knowledge around multiple sectors.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday , 9.00am - 5.00pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 2 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 work closely with the management team by supporting the production manager, Commercial Director & Managing Director
Conducting desktop research to ensure the team has relevant, up-to-date knowledge for potential new leads
Answering office phone calls
Scheduling client and consultants' diaries
Taking meeting notes and converting them into an easily readable format
Arranging travel and accommodation
Administrative work, including filing, producing reports, desk research for parts
Maintaining the company website (will be trained to support)
Support with maintaining CRM systems and other company systems
Support with general maintenance of the office including helping to keep the production area and kitchen tidy, monitoring stationary levels, creating display boards, office schedules etc.

Where you’ll work

ROYAL QUAYS BUSINESS CENTRE

ROYAL QUAYS

NORTH SHIELDS

TYNE AND WEAR

NE29 6DE

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

NCG

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

You will be completing the Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship, and will attend Newcastle College one day per week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

VREO offers high quality, innovative ANPR solutions & EV bay monitoring solutions to our global customers. As disruptors, we develop best in class products at the best prices. Our core principles: customer focus, honesty & innovation. Over the last 13 years we've built products for many sectors including drones, aerospace (NASA), Military (Flir), oil & gas, parking & traffic management. Our cameras are designed & manufactured in our HQ in Newcastle, England

Company benefits

We have a culture that is innovation driven, which means we’re always looking for new fun ways to keep our team happy i.e. monthly fun socials, gym membership for staff.

After this apprenticeship

A full time role for the right candidate
The right candidate will grow their role independently and have a “can do” attitude and be willing to learn and apply their learning to new projects
They will have the ability to work independently as well as working well within a team. They will maintain a professional and confident manner and as they grow begin to develop the skills to expand their role
We are looking for a candidate to become an integral and long term team player who will grow their own role once they’ve mastered the foundations required

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NCG

apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk

01912004844

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277405.

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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 1 October)

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