Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

MIT Skills, award-winning national training provider, is seeking an enthusiastic business administrator. The apprentice will assist with general day to day office duties answering the telephone and forwarding calls to the right department, meeting and greeting visitors, whilst working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard.

Annual wage: £11,980.80 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
36 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 18 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

To assist in company administrative tasks as required
Keeping computer databases up to date
Keeping well-organised files and records
Printing, photocopying and scanning of documents
Dealing with incoming emails (internal and external)
General administration duties
Building relationships with clients

Where you’ll work

12 CAMPHILL IND ESTATE

CAMPHILL ROAD

WEST BYFLEET

SURREY

KT14 6EW

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

M I T SKILLS 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 Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and/or English if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/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
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

MITSkills is a unique and successful training provider with reach to all corners of the country. We have experience in developing successful national apprenticeship programmes and manage training contracts with a network of large employers. In 2018, Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, awarded MITSkills with a prestigious quality mark relating the Mayor’s Construction Academy to assist house building and enhance stand-alone skills within the construction industry.

https://mitskills.com/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you can progress your way up to Management Level

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

M I T SKILLS LIMITED

hello@mitskills.com

01932341416

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281273.

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Closes in 19 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)

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