Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

Trans Global Logistics UK Ltd are looking to provide a career springboard enriched with both in-house and external training, leading to accredited qualifications. The business admin apprenticeship will see you learn how the company operates, and you will perform essential work that will contribute to the day to day running of the business.

Annual wage

£17,500 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£17500 is the starting offer and will rise to £18000 after 6 months and based on performance.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Five days a week - Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 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

Provide business admin for the company, specifically:

1) Vehicle Registrations department - oversee applications and arrange tests at DVSA Norwich, send off applications to DVLA, make payments, arrange vehicle modifications, license plates, create invoices, make payments to contractors.

2) Provide admin support to Business Development manager through obtaining prices and costing for international movements, and providing research support for new business (due diligence).

3) Statistical support for department(s) performance KPI and monthly management reporting.

4) Provide admin / business / statistical support to the customs department.

Where you’ll work

FIELD ROAD

MILDENHALL

BURY ST EDMUNDS

IP28 7AL

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

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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 Admin - Level 3, Standard
1:1 support provided by a dedicated assessor
In-house mentors
Monthly workshops
Maths and English if applicable

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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Initiative
Willingness to learn
Keen and helpful attitude

Other requirements

Due to the location of the business and poor public transport services available. Being able to independently and reliably travel to work is essential. It is desirable if you possess a driving licence or a currently working towards one.

About this company

Trans Global Logistics UK is your trusted choice when it comes to shipping your vehicle of any kind. As a leader in the international car shipping and vehicle export industry with over 30 years of experience and worldwide network of agents we can handle any overseas car and vehicle shipments.

https://tglog.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

After 1 year a private health programme (Vitality).

After this apprenticeship

Trans Global Logistics wishes to provide a platform where an individual can join them, learn about the company and its business while completing the Business Admin apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of this course, further apprenticeships are possible in more specialist areas. For example, International Freight Forwarding Specialist or others that may be suitable and interesting to the candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Anthony Winsper

anthony.winsper@norfolk.gov.uk

01603 306611

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277671.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 21 October at 11:59pm)

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