Ecommerce Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

www.gardenchic.co.uk are www.simplylogcabins.co.uk are owned by Gudrum Classics Limited, who since 2002. have been a leading supplier of quality garden products to the UK market on the internet. If you fancy a career in the digital world & would like to learn how to run a website - then this could be the opportunity for you!

Annual wage

£13,500 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Bonus and benefits package also available

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

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

The apprenticeship with cover all aspects of learning to administer an ecommerce website, including, but not limited to:

Taking and fulfilling of orders
Stock management & control
Delivering effective customer service
Supplier relationship management
Website maintainance

Where you’ll work

Gudrum Classics Limited

Newark Beacon

Newark

Notts

NG24 2TN

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

LINCOLN 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 Award in Business Administration via in-house on the job training & an acredited apprentiship training provider.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 5)
Maths (grade 5)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Business Studies (grade 5)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

Office based, mainly working on a PC from a work station

About this company

Gudrum Classics Limited is a premier on-line retailer based in the UK. It trades via two websites: www.gardenchic.co.uk and www.simplylogcabins.co.uk. The proposition is to supply customers with a wide variety of high-quality home and garden products, at competitive prices. Gudrum are a debt free, fast growing company that sources products from all over the world. Our suppliers range from major international brands to niche market local producers. Gudrum are committed to the customer.

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

Company benefits

Free onsite parking, Westfield Health Membership.

After this apprenticeship

Our aspiration is that once the successful applicant has completed their apprenticeship, they will move to a permanent role within the organisation within one of the following departments: Procurement, Marketing, Finance or Customer Service.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GUDRUM CLASSICS LTD

Rachel Oakton

finance@gudrum.com

01636 858290

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280473.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 22 November

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