Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

An exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Business Administration apprentice in Chester. To work as part of the Business Support team that deals with IT, marketing, internal recruitment & HR. The position would suit applicants who are looking for an opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced environment. 9-day fortnight, every other Friday off.

Annual wage

£13,056 a year

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On successful completion of the apprenticeship the salary will increase to £15,279.60 per annum.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm (9 day fortnight).

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

Duration

1 Year

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

Working within the Business Support team that deals with IT, marketing, internal recruitment and HR.
Dealing with customer queries via phone, email and across social media platforms.
Supporting our customer success team, ensuring candidates clock in and out for shifts.
Posting adverts to a range of job boards and social media platforms.
Completing various administrative tasks and ensuring the CRM is kept up to date.

Where you’ll work

RICHMOND HOUSE

SANDPIPER COURT

CHESTER BUSINESS PARK

CHESTER

CH4 9QZ

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

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
End point Assessment
Work based learning

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE English and Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 FS)

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
Team working
Initiative
Willingness to learn and grow
Reliable and motivated
Confident & positive attitude

Other requirements

Are you able to travel to the business within advertised working hours?

About this company

Recruit4staff remain an independently owned agency with offices based in Chester, Liverpool and Telford. From the start of our journey in 2013 we have continued to develop cutting edge recruitment practices that mean we continue to provide a great service to the companies we recruit for and the candidates that we place.

https://www.recruit4staff.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Every 2nd Friday off in addition to 19 days holiday + bank holidays rising every year after two years of service and your birthday off. Healthcare & employee wellbeing schemes, Perkbox, Cycle2work and an ever-growing social calendar!

After this apprenticeship

The opportunity to progress to a full-time role within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Diane Jones

diane.jones@junipertraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280755.

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Closes in 19 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)

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