Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

We're looking for a proactive and motivated individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice! This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting our procurement department in ensuring the smooth delivery of parts and service

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 9 December
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

Learn the ins and outs of our business structure and how different departments work together.
Gain practical experience using our business management systems, such as Oracle, to run reports and raise sales orders.
Coordinate logistics and support product sales by working with our designated freight forwarders.
Issue quotations for custom products and manage key sales parameters.
Assist with booking travel and accommodation, and handle key administrative tasks like document management, filing, and email correspondence.
Take part in small project management, writing process guides, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Where you’ll work

Colbourne Avenue, Nelson Park

Cramlington

NE23 1WD

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

TYNE NORTH TRAINING 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

You will gain a Level 3 Business Administration qualification at the end of your apprenticeship. All training will be carried out at your place of work.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

Enerpac are controlled bolting and joint integrity specialists. Headquartered in the North East of England with strategically located facilities across the UK, HTL offers a range of products that include hydraulic cutters and nut splitters, equipment services and training solutions focused primarily on bolting and joint integrity operations.

Company benefits

• Engagement with Employee Resource Groups which can provide leadership and networking opportunities. • Community Outreach programs embedded in the Company’s culture.

After this apprenticeship

Apprentices will be fully supported and mentored with opportunities to work shadow and gain experience across other aspects of the organisation/ departments, leading to potential employment within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TYNE NORTH TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283100.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Thursday 21 November)

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Company’s application instructions

Please apply through the Tyne North Training website as they are the apprentice training provider.

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