Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

As a Business Administration Apprentice at We Care Bespoke, you will assist with the day-to-day administrative tasks of a busy office. Supporting with our internal recruitment team with arranging and assisting with interviews.

Annual wage

£23,795 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

National Living Minimum Wage (Above Apprenticeship Wage) If aged under 21 National minimum wage

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

40 hours per week including 1 hour lunch break.

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

Answering the telephone ensuring to provide a friendly supportive service
Assist with recruitment for the business for business growth, hiring new talent
Assist with interviewing schedules and sharing details to potential employee’s
Advertise jobs on specific job sites showcasing the businesses values
Maintain staff records on business system, DBS checks.
General office practice responding to email enquiries, general filling of paperwork
Sending out mailers and mail shots

Where you’ll work

164A FRONT STREET

CHESTER LE STREET

DH3 3AZ

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

DERWENTSIDE 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

Level 3 Business Administrator is completed fully within the workplace, successful candidate will work with their training consultant remotely or within the workplace to complete their apprenticeship training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4/C or equivalent)

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
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

About this company

We Care Bespoke Ltd are a Health and Social care business, offering Ofsted registered Children's homes, family time centre, Outreach support for Children. We also offer alternative education and bespoke recruitment and Therapeutic services.

https://wecarebespoke.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

As an organisation we are invested in continue to develop our staff and offer progression opportunities. After this apprenticeship completion there will be a permanent position for the right candidate and opportunity for career progression.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship recruitment team

apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279306.

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Closes in 11 days (Friday 11 October at 11:59pm)

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