Business Administrator Apprentice Level 3

HARLEQUIN FOOTBALL CLUB

Twickenham, TW2 7SX

Closes in 17 days (Friday 11 October)

Posted on 23 September 2024


Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the Foundation’s staffing data is up to date, ensuring The Foundation exceed what is required for us to achieve the minimum standards outlined by premiership rugby.

Annual wage
£11,381 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Salary dependent on age of the apprentice employed.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 27 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

  • Support in the input of data onto CRM system.
  • Monitoring and ensuring that emails are responded to in a timely manner (within 48 hours of receipt), forwarding/ filing emails to appropriate colleges and or files.
  • Co-ordinate meetings and organise rooms and requirements when necessary.
  • Supporting the whole team (programmes, communications and fundraising).
  • To be responsible in assisting in the organisation of volunteers on match days and non-match days.
  • To assist in the distribution of minimum standards.

Where you’ll work

Harlequin Football Club, Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive

Twickenham

TW2 7SX

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

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

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

    Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

    The apprentice will be required to complete:

    • Work towards gaining a full Qualification.
    • Employment Rights and Responsibilities.
    • Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours.
    • Standard and End Point Assessment.
    • Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT (if required).

    Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths and English (grade 4-9)

    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

    About this company

    To harness sport and the spirit of Harlequins, empowering young people to acquire the Essential Skills they need to succeed.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Administration Assistant

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278557.

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    Closes in 17 days (Friday 11 October)

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