Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

Our role brings a new dynamic to the Raising Aspirations team. The administrators work across the team supporting everyday business and help to raise aspirations of young people through creating better futures. This is achieved by helping facilitate and record information and data, as well as taking a lead in communicating with our business community.

Annual wage: £20,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 November
Duration: 2 Years
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

Key tasks & responsibilities in particular the post-holder(s) will be responsible for:

Supporting the team with capturing and recording important impact data from the activities and events which take place across Raising Aspirations.
Managing the volunteer registration, volunteer processing and activity booking systems within the team.
Promoting volunteering and partnership opportunities to our ever-growing business network across Greater Manchester.
Manage professional and well working relationships with a wide range of colleagues internally and externally. This can include school staff, business liaisons, volunteers and team members.
Promoting the work of the Raising Aspirations team through creating social media and website content.
Notetaking and transcribing of minutes from meetings across the Raising Aspirations team.
Supporting with the processing of relevant policies and procedures including GDPR, Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
Contributing to a variety of cross-foundation events and meetings including team meetings and staff away days.
Working as part of the wider department team to support other activities and colleagues.
Taking advantage of learning and development opportunities both internally and externally to suit the needs of your personal development.
Implementing and adhering to Salford Foundations values, competencies and policies.
Any additional activity as directed by your line-manager or a senior manager.

Where you’ll work

FOUNDATION HOUSE

3 JO STREET

SALFORD

M5 4BD

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

SALFORD CITY 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 includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 9-4/A*-C)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Patience

About this company

Our Business Admin role brings a new dynamic to the Raising Aspirations team. In this role, administrators work across the team in creating and supporting with everyday business and by doing so, help to raise aspirations of young people through creating better futures. This is achieved through helping facilitate and record important information and data, as well as taking a lead in communicating with our wider business community.

https://www.salfordfoundation.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

6% Pension Contribution, Hybrid and Flexi Working Holidays, Travel - cycle to work, Happy Birthday - enjoy birthday with extra day off and more.

After this apprenticeship

Progression onto further Apprenticeship training or a full-time position upon completion of the initial apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Mary Takhar

mary.takhar@salfordcc.ac.uk

01616315555

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280305.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 18 October at 11:59pm)

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