Business Administrator Apprentice Level 3

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate to take part in a Business Administrator Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Head of Faculties and contribute to the efficient operation of the faculty's activities.

Annual wage: £16,599 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30am to 3:30pm
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 2 December
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 4

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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The postholder will provide administrative support to the Head of Faculties and contribute to the efficient operation of the faculty's activities.

Main Activities:

Organizing and managing schedules
Handling communication
Administrative support
Student and staff liaison
Miscellaneous tasks

Where you’ll work

Stanmore College, Elm Park

Stanmore

HA7 4BQ

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

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

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

Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

As an induction training, the apprentice will be required to complete:

Safeguarding
Prevent
GDPR
EDI
Mental Health Awareness
Fire Safety
Manual Handling
DSE
Health & Safety

Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)

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
Presentation skills

About this company

Stanmore College offers its students a wealth of provision, an excellent experience and top-class teaching from highly skilled staff. Our vision is to ensure that all learners will develop the skills and knowledge they need to achieve qualifications and progress into higher-level courses or employment.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to develop administrative skills working along with Heads of Faculty and gain wider experiences in an educational environment. This can be discussed during an interview as well.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283382.

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Closes in 25 days (Monday 18 November)

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