Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll immerse yourself in diverse areas like business operations, marketing, finance, and sales. Imagine collaborating with top-tier brands such as Puma, Uber, Wayfair, Bolt, Sum-up, and more. This is your chance to shape your future, gain invaluable experience, and make a real impact.

Annual wage

£12,600 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.50 Per Hour

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 1 hour for lunch.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 17 January

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

The following are the core responsibilities of the Apprentice. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, including:

Marketing Campaigns: Assist in planning and executing marketing strategies for our marketing team, including social media campaigns, email marketing, and content creation
Client Onboarding: Help streamline the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring a smooth transition and excellent customer experience
Financial Reporting: Support the finance team with budgeting, financial analysis, and preparing reports
Sales Support: Work with the sales team to develop proposals, track sales metrics, and manage customer relationships
Operational Improvements: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity within the company
Office Management and Maintenance: Ensure the office runs smoothly by managing supplies, coordinating maintenance, and keeping the workspace organized
Team Support: Assist with running errands, organizing coffees and lunches, and providing general support to ensure the team operates efficiently
Data Entry: Work with various people to support gathering and collating of data using Excel, Hubspot, Bullhorn, PowerBI and more

These projects will give you hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of how different business functions work together.

Where you’ll work

The Old Rectory

Mucking Wharf Road

Stanford-Le-Hope

Thurrock

SS17 0RN

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

ESSEX COUNTY 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 schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/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
Attention to detail
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Recruitment Agency

After this apprenticeship

May lead to permanent position once the apprenticeship has successfully been completed.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Leon Black

Leon.Black@essex.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282800.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 10 January at 11:59pm)

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