Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

The Business Administration Apprentice will support the office team on site in various administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the office. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic business environment while pursuing a recognised qualification in Business Administration.

Annual wage: £14,560 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Friday, 9.00am - 2.00pm. 30 minute lunch break - unpaid.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 18 November
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

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and managing correspondence.
Provide support in the preparation of reports and other documentation.
Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including emails and phone calls, in a professional manner.
Organise and schedule meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
Support the team with project management and coordination tasks.
Assist in the onboarding process for new employees, including preparing induction materials and booking arrangements.
Maintenance of site time and attendance system.

Where you’ll work

Lower Hall Lane

North London Heat and Power Project

London

E4 8JG

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

RHG CONSULT LTD

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

During your apprenticeship you will undergo remote learning through live webinars, forums, one to ones with a dedicated learning coach giving constant feedback and coaching through RHG’s team of experienced learning coaches.
You will gain the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard qualification (additionally level 2 in English and maths if not previously attained).

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 4/C-9/A*)

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

Other requirements

You will need to access the site by foot, bike or public transport no car parking available. The office is located on a construction site.

About this company

Billington Structures is one of the UK’s leading structural steelwork contractors. We are nationally recognised and multi award-winning, with 75 years’ experience in the industry.

https://billington-structures.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Employment and further development opportunities on successful completion of the programme

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RHG CONSULT LTD

Claire Upperdine

cupperdine@billington-holdings.plc.uk

01226 340666

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278395.

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Closes on Wednesday 30 October

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