Apprentice Functional Support Assistant (Admin)

North Lincolnshire Council

Scunthorpe, DN15 6NL

Closes in 6 days (Thursday 24 October)

Posted on 10 October 2024


Summary

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team, we have an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join us as an Apprentice Functional Support Assistant supporting 20-21Visual Art Centre, Normanby Hall Country Park & North Lincolnshire Museum.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday; shifts TBC

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

Duration

1 year 9 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

  • Providing an administration and finance support
  • Answering queries from internal & external customers
  • Raising orders, processing invoices, processing timesheets, setting up new suppliers, assisting with banking, accurately capturing data

Where you’ll work

30-40 High Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 6NL

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

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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

    • Training will be at Ashby Hub
    • Training will be once a week

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Mathematics (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
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working

    About this company

    North Lincolnshire Council have an aspiration to make North Lincolnshire the best place to live, work, visit and invest. We have built a strong working relationships in the pursuit of the realisation of this ambition and have delivered many successful employment and skills programmes over recent years, working hard to secure positive outcomes for our residents.

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    • You will gain employment as a Business Administration Assistant

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281677.

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    Closes in 6 days (Thursday 24 October)

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