Office Apprentice – Business and Administration level 3

HOLMES CHAPEL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

Crewe, CW4 7DX

Closes in 28 days (Sunday 20 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 September 2024

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Summary

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive is a Co-Educational Secondary School and Sixth Form Centre located in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. We are looking for a Business Admin Apprentice who will work as part of our large team to deliver a comprehensive administrative service. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

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The wage will depend upon age and qualifications already achieved. The wage will be pro rata as it is term time only.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Hours are 8.30-4pm Mon- Thurs with a 3.30pm finish on Friday. Term time only + 5 inset days (39 weeks per year)

37 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

The successful person must be reliable, enthusiastic and conscientious whilst displaying common sense and flexibility in supporting all departments within the School.

Duties to include:

• Reception duties – dealing with incoming calls, pass on messages, greet visitors,
provide student support on a daily basis.
• To assist departments with their day to day administration and to carry out tasks and responsibilities associated with that role.
• To assist with photocopying and collation of material.
• To ensure that there is sufficient stationery and to reorder as and when required.
• Departmental filing on a regular basis.
• At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions.
• Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving and contributing to the organisation’s goals.

These are illustrative duties and the post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to enable the Admin team to respond effectively to the requirements of the business.

Where you’ll work

Selkirk Drive

Holmes Chapel

Crewe

CW4 7DX

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

TOTAL PEOPLE 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

    Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard

    The programme will be delivered remotely via live webinars.

    Full support will be delivered via a dedicated Total People Learning Coach and via the school with regards to the completion of course work.  There will be the opportunity to experience a range of department areas to learn from, including, reception, data and finance.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • 3 x subjects including Maths and English (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
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Work under pressure
    • Self motivated and proactive
    • Diplomatic and tactful
    • Decision making

    About this company

    Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire,

    http://www.hccs1978.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Full time position if available and continued learning opportunities.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277698.

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    Closes in 28 days (Sunday 20 October at 11:59pm)

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