Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

The Business Administrator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the organisation, ensuring smooth and efficient business processes. This role involves managing administrative tasks, supporting various departments, handling financial records, coordinating with teams, and contributing to the overall strategic planning of the company.

Annual wage: £12,480 to £22,308 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Sunday 16 February
Duration: 1 year 3 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

Manage Daily Operations: Oversee and coordinate daily business activities to ensure efficiency and productivity.
Financial Administration: Monitor budgets, process invoices, handle payroll, and assist with financial reporting.
Office Management: Maintain office supplies, equipment, and facilities to support smooth operations.
HR Support: Assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, and training coordination.
Communication: Serve as a point of contact for internal and external communications, ensuring clear and effective information flow.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of business transactions, reports, and important documentation.
Project Coordination: Support various projects by coordinating tasks, deadlines, and communication among team members.
Policy Implementation: Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and assist in developing new policies as needed.
Customer and Stakeholder Interaction: Address customer inquiries and coordinate with vendors, clients, and partners

Where you’ll work

MCGREGORS WAY

TURNOAK BUSINESS PARK

CHESTERFIELD

S40 2WB

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

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

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

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be
expected to work towards the Business Administrator Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

Requirements

Essential 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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Patience

About this company

We specialises in factory construction, industrial build, office construction, building repair and other commercial build. Established in 1974 TGBeighton have developed an outstanding track record and reputation for quality projects delivered on time and within budget.

http://ttps://tgbeighton.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Permanent role in Business Admin

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

John Sheldon

sheldonj@hesterfield.ac.uk

07768022773

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278644.

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Closes on Wednesday 12 February

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