Business Administration Apprentice - Sheffield – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Blake UK are looking for a new Business Administration Apprentice in their central team, you will be studying toward your Business Administration level 3 apprenticeship qualification.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday (08:00 - 16:00).
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 15 November
Duration: 1 Year
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

Are you ready to kickstart your career in a thriving, fast-paced environment? Blake UK is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Office Apprentice to join our expanding team in Sheffield!

This is your chance to gain valuable, hands-on experience while being part of a company that’s growing into new and exciting industries. Initially known for our expertise in aerial, satellite, and AV distribution, we’re now venturing into Fibre and Networking – and we want you to grow with us!

Why Join Us?

Real Career Growth: For the right person, this role offers endless opportunities to learn, grow, and advance within the company.
Supportive Team Environment: You’ll be surrounded by professionals who will guide and support you in your development.
Dynamic Work: No two days are the same. You'll be involved in a variety of tasks that keep things interesting and help you build a strong skill set.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with essential office administration tasks
Handle customer enquiries via phone and email with professionalism
Support the sales team with order processing and data entry
Maintain and update records, ensuring accuracy in databases
Help organise meetings, events, and appointments
Collaborate with different departments to ensure smooth daily operations
Assist in manning a Trade Counter
Support other staff duties where necessary

This is the perfect role for someone driven, organised, and eager to take the first step in their career. If you're ready to make a real impact and grow with us, apply now!

Where you’ll work

Blake UK Ltd, 177-187 Rutland Road

Sheffield

S3 9PT

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

PARAGON EDUCATION & 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

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; an apprenticeship qualification in Business Administration level 3.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Business (grade Pass)

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

Other requirements

Working hours Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours should be amended accordingly, to fall in line with the legislation.

About this company

In 1971, Ronald Blake, a visionary TV engineer, established Blake Aerials to provide cutting-edge equipment to the local market. Today, Blake UK is one of the country’s leading manufacturers and the only TV aerial manufacturer in the UK, supplying an extensive range of high-quality products for TV, Wi-Fi, Networking and Home Security sectors. Blake’s success is built on a commitment to manufacturing excellence. Many of our products are manufactured at our site in Sheffield. We also collaborate with trusted partners overseas to give ourselves access to additional expertise. This strategy allows us to maintain impeccably high standards across over 1,000 products in our range.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279554.

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Closes on Friday 8 November

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