Business Office Apprentice

Summary

Here at HG Offsite Solutions, we are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our office team. You will undertake the Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship. You will receive onsite training from both us and Hull College.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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pay reviewed regularly

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 4 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

Main duties will include:

Administration for the production staff
Organising of work follow
Using Excel planning purposes
Uploading of QC photos for proof of quality
Answering emails to customers and suppliers

Where you’ll work

Unit 6

St. Johns Business Park, St. Johns Grove

Hull

HU9 3RL

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

HULL 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

Hull College will deliver the Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship standard.

Plus, functional skills in maths and English if required.

More training information

The training will be a blended approach of being completed in the workplace and 1 day a month in college.

Requirements

Desirable 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
Customer care skills

About this company

Offsite Solutions are the premier bathroom pod manufacturer in the UK supplying over 10,000 pod units every year to leading main-contractors and developers. We offer a comprehensive range of high-quality bathroom pods to suit all sectors and budgets, from cost effective GRP composite units, to premium 5* steel framed pods. Bathroom pod designs can either be selected from the wide variety of popular footprints in our design library or new bespoke designs can be developed to meet individual project requirements. Offsite Solutions combine innovative design with manufacturing expertise and construction knowledge to deliver a solution that exceeds the demanding standards of today’s construction industry.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate there is a full-time position within the company.

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