Apprentice Business Administrator

Summary

An exciting opportunity to begin a career with Marcom Electronic Components (UK) Ltd, a global specialist supplier of electronic components and materials, working at our office in Great Yarmouth. You will work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship standard.

Annual wage

£13,162.50 a year

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Salary will also be reviewed after 6 months depending on the candidate’s performance and progress. Please note that wages listed are subject to change depending on any new government legislation brought forward.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08.45 - 17.15, with one hour lunch break. The candidate will be based at our office full time with time allocated accordingly for apprenticeship coursework.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 11 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

You will be trained in all aspects of day-to-day operations of a small business, to help contribute towards the company’s continued growth. You will receive training in the below business functions:
Purchasing
Stores- Marketing
Handling telephone calls
ISO 9001 quality system
Sales

The nature of the job role dictates that you will be required to spend long periods of time working on a computer. In addition, to provide support in our warehouse with incoming and outgoing shipments, some lifting of boxes may be required.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who live in the Great Yarmouth/Gorleston area or surrounding villages.

Where you’ll work

MARCOM HOUSE

1 STEAM MILL LANE

GREAT YARMOUTH

NR31 0HP

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

POULTEC 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

Level 3 Diploma for Business Administrators
Level 2 Functional Skills English & maths
Preparation for End-Point Assessment (EPA)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Blended on/off-the-job training and location to be confirmed

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Math's (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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Established in 1999 MEC is a supplier of electronic components with a global supplier and customer base. The company has a total of four product divisions which have continued to help the company with its continued growth and diversification.

http://www.mec-uk.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time employment on completion of apprenticeship.

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