Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

Do you aspire to work within an office environment, but unsure how to take that next step? Consider a Business Admin Apprenticeship to kickstart your career! - if you have good communication skills and a genuine interest in how businesses work, read on to learn more…

Annual wage: £13,520 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 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

Use the Quality Management System to update information, recommending improvements/changes
Assist in managing and maintaining the company’s quality management system
Support with administration of and reporting/ coordinating of the audit processes
Scheduling meetings and taking minutes
Assist with Customer and Supplier verification and ongoing review and qualification
Assist with managing warehouse maintenance/ health and safety records as well as overseeing the qualification and review of third-party service providers
Assist with temperature management of the warehouses, including weekly temperature reports, calibration of temperature monitoring devices and routine Mapping Exercises
Assist with maintaining staff Training Records and Folders
Assist with scheduling and running Packaging Validations and interpreting the data effectively to maintain the wholesale Packing Table, as well as any Consignment requirements in this area
Provide support to other departments as required, e.g. office admin support

Where you’ll work

22 Prince William Road

Loughborough

LE11 5GU

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

CT 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

You will be working towards your Level 3 Business Administrator qualification (an industry recognised Qualification) which is delivered via monthly 2 - 3-hour lessons with your assigned Trainer Assessor (TA) via teams.
Throughout the month, you will complete self-led study which will include assignments, worksheets, projects, etc. and blended learning and development activities/training with your manager and shadowing team members. All learning will be completed in your workplace and during your working hours
Units that you will be studying include personal development, the organisation & policies, legislation & regulation, role fundamentals, stakeholders, and business fundamentals & processes

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

If you are successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail – following this call, you will be able to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

About this company

Founded by a Medical Doctor with 30 years’ experience managing a full-time aesthetics clinic and chain of 30 pharmacies, Church Pharmacy Ltd. is now 1 of the leading suppliers of pharmaceutical products to UK medical professionals (pharmacy prescription and wholesale) along with providing NHS services to residential care and nursing homes, and patient led healthcare services for NHS and private customers. With headquarters in Loughborough and a branch in Central London, Church Pharmacy offers a supportive and friendly team that will help you throughout your apprenticeship journey.

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

Company benefits

• Free fruit and hot drinks • Quarterly team building events • Reward Hub • Monthly cash benefit towards your Health & Wellbeing • Discounted pharmacy items • Some medical services available free of charge or subsidised

After this apprenticeship

As with any apprenticeship opportunity - if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CT SKILLS LIMITED

Recruitment Team

recruitment@ctskills.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278239.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 18 October)

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