Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

Peratech’s 19 years of materials development expertise in applied QTC® materials and 12 years software development in HMI displays and controls is brought together to offer an end-to-end touch solution provision. They are looking for a Business Admin Apprentice to join their team and grow with their business.

Annual wage: £19,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday. Hours TBC.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 November
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

Making and receiving phone calls
Answering emails (including the preparation of email attachments, if/as needed)
Taking minutes at departmental meetings such as quality meetings and health & safety meetings
Liaising with different offices to answer concerns/complaints (for example: purchasing, health & safety, site management, etc)
Using the Sharepoint system
Keeping the master list up to date (NDA)
Overseeing petty cash
Helping with shipments (i.e. via FedEx/UPS)
Using social media (for example posting company pictures from social events, or similar)
Arranging travel and accommodation for colleagues
Engaging with project management – this could be related to the company’s Precoro purchasing system
Preparing invoices and helping with R&D budget tracking
Helping with travel visa applications
Supporting new employee onboarding
Organising company events (for example, relating to company board meetings and/or corporate team events)

Where you’ll work

Netpark Plexus

Thomas Wright Way, Sedgefield

Stockton-On-Tees

TS21 3FD

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

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4 or above)

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
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

Peratech’s 19 years of materials development expertise in applied QTC® materials and 12 years software development in HMI displays and controls is brought together to offer an end-to-end touch solution provision.

After this apprenticeship

Progression and a permanent position is available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship standard.

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