Business Services Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity for someone to progress in a Business Administration role. The apprentice will be supporting clients to complete mortgage applications and insurance quotations.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday with a day release to Shipley College on a Thursday. Please discuss working hours at interview,
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 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

Filling Forms
Scanning and photocopying documents
Answering phone calls
Tracking progress of current mortgage applications
Obtaining insurance quotes

Behaviours:

Good communication skills both written and verbal
Good time management skills
Excellent administrative skills
Confident when dealing with clients
Understanding of needs for data protection at all times
Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
Previous experienced will be an advantage but full training will be given

Where you’ll work

89-93 Manningham Lane

Bradford

West Yorkshire

UK

BD1 3BN

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

SHIPLEY 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 Administration Apprenticeship Standard English and maths Functional skills at Level 2 if required
Training by day release with Shipley College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)
English (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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working

Other requirements

Please ensure you have: Researched the role, the location of the employer, Shipley College and are able to travel to both. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. All applicants will be asked to submit a current CV and may be asked to attend an assessment for Maths and English to support their application.

About this company

stablished since 2013, we have experience in arranging mortgages of every kind on the best terms available. Our consultants are highly qualified professionals, having completed industry recognised qualifications, as well as our own academy programme.

After this apprenticeship

The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHIPLEY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280273.

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Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 23 October)

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