Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice to join our team. This apprenticeship will provide you with hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals. You will gain valuable skills in various aspects of business administration, contributing to the success of our organisation.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts TBC. Times will be confirmed at the interview.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 2 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

Assist with daily administrative tasks, including data entry, filing, and document management.
Support the team in coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
Help with customer service inquiries, providing information and resolving issues as needed.
Contribute to project management by tracking progress and reporting updates.
Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities.

Where you’ll work

130-132 REGENT ROAD

LEICESTER

LE1 7PA

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

JUNIPER TRAINING 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

L3 Business administrator Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4, C, FS level 2)
Maths (grade C,4 or FS level 2)

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
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Obsidian SSAS is a specialist division within the Obsidian stable, dedicated specifically to the operation of Small Self-Administered Pension Schemes (SSAS’s) for business owners. Having been in in existence since the mid 1970s we passionately believe that SSAS’s are an integral part of the wider tax planning opportunities for business owners. SSAS’s are a significantly important tool to help business owners provide for retirement, whilst protecting wealth for future generations. We deliver a personalised, pragmatic service with a dedication to embracing technology, creating optimal client experience and ensuring schemes keep within HMRC regulations. All of our SSAS’s are administered in house and are overseen by our team who have experience of both the technical aspect of SSAS’s as well as meeting the commercial objectives of clients. Obsidian is an authorised Scheme Administrator with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and undertakes all Administration responsibilities for clients. We do not provide regulated investment or Financial Planning advice but do provide detailed technical advice on all aspects of SSAS’s. Our SSAS clients originate by way of referrals from our professional network of Accountants, Solicitors, Financial Advisers, Fund Managers, Investment Managers and Property Managers.

https://www.obsidianssas.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time position will be offered to the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Thomas Ruston

thomas.ruston@junipertraining.co.uk

07739678213

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279870.

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