Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

Sherwood Stainless Steel & Aluminium Limited is a privately owned independent company that has been operating since 1990. The company offers a high quality precision production, finishing and stockholding service to many industries including customers in automotive, construction, rail, lighting and more.

Annual wage

£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

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Pay rise available after 12 months of sustained employment. Subject to performance levels

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00. Friday, 08:00 - 13:00.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 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

Managing day to day calls and emails
Liaising with clients and suppliers over the phone and via email
Producing documents and presentations using excel / word / powerpoint.
Assisting with general office duties to help with the day to day running of the office.
Contribute to providing a positive customer experience for our customers and clients.

Where you’ll work

THE SCIENCE PARK

MAMMOTH DRIVE

WOLVERHAMPTON

WV10 9TF

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

STAFF SELECT LTD

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

Business Administration level 3 qualification
Functional Skills maths and English if required
Off The Job Training min 20%
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Distance and travel. Please ensure you are willing to travel to site each day and arrive on time.

About this company

Sherwood started life when four founding members from the industry came together to start a stainless steel supply and processing business in 1990. After outgrowing early sites, the business grew to become home to 60,000 sq ft site accommodating stainless steel and aluminium production lines that became hard for others to match. As customer demand matured, the team added a range of machining, cutting, drilling and punching services – again specifically to be able to meet customer need and keep copycat competitors at arm’s length. More recently, Sherwood added additional saws, presses and sub assembly lines, before investing in the first of several long length machining lines. Whilst the flat rolled market has remained important to Sherwood, it is the growth in the aluminium extrusion market that has helped push the company to greater heights.

http://www.sherwoodaluminium.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On completion of your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to go into a full time position in this fast growing company and exciting industry.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Richard Lewis

richard.lewis@novatraining.co.uk

07891330194

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282656.

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

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