Alex Martin Commercial Limited - Business Administrator Apprenticeship

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

Chigwell, IG7 6PJ

Closes on Monday 18 November

Posted on 16 October 2024

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Summary

Alex Martin Commercial is a leading name in the commercial property sector, dedicated to providing exceptional service and innovative solutions for our clients. We pride ourselves on fostering talent and offering opportunities for growth within the industry.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 10.00am till 5.00pm, with a 1 hour lunch-break.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

Duration

1 year 4 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

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Commercial Property Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in commercial property, offering hands-on experience in various aspects of the business with potential for professional development. 

  • Answering Phones: Manage incoming calls, providing a friendly and professional first point of contact for clients and inquiries.
  • Attending Viewings: Accompany clients on property viewings, showcasing features and answering questions to facilitate their decision-making process.
  • Basic Administration: Support the team with general administrative tasks, including data entry, filing, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Client Interaction: Assist in responding to client queries and following up as necessary to ensure excellent customer service.
  • Learning Opportunities: Participate in training sessions and seek mentorship from experienced team members to enhance knowledge and skills in commercial property.

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive training and support throughout your apprenticeship.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the company.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Benefit packages.

Desired skills, qualities and qualifications:

  • A keen interest in commercial property and a desire to learn about the industry.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Basic organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is desirable but not essential.

Where you’ll work

102 High Road

Chigwell

IG7 6PJ

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

LET ME PLAY 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

    • The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard qualification
    • Online apprenticeship training supported by our skilled tutors 

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade Grade 4)

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths (grade 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
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working
    • Professional
    • Reliable
    • Microsoft Skills

    Other requirements

    Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

    About this company

    Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

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    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential full time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

    Katie Munn

    Katie@inspire-ata.co.uk

    07752430280

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282448.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 18 November

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