Business admin Apprentice

Summary

Unic International have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to join the Nottingham site to complete a business admin apprenticeship. During this time, you will gain highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday – Friday 9-5 - ½ lunch
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 1 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 responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills.

The apprentice will undertake a range of administration tasks which support the services offered by Unic International.

To carry out supervised administrative work which supports the work of the department the apprentice is assigned to.
To develop competence using a variety of different IT packages to enter, edit and update information.
To Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures
To participate in monitoring and maintaining Outlook mailboxes.
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 where required.
To deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms.
Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
To maintain and develop own knowledge and understanding, attending appropriate training and meetings, disseminating information across the team to and other relevant personnel.

Where you’ll work

338 COLWICK ROAD

NOTTINGHAM

NG2 4BG

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

NOTTINGHAM 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

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0

This apprenticeship is based in the workplace, you might have to attend college for exams.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade GCSE or equivalent 9-4)
Maths (grade GCSE or equivalent 9-4)

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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Candidate must be able to travel to the workplace and college according to working hours. The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £6.40 per hour. This applies to 16-18year old apprentices and those aged over 18 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. * Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation * Please note that if the successful applicant is found prior to the closing date the vacancy maybe withdrawn early

About this company

Unic International is an award-winning UK manufacturer of Spray Gun Cleaners, Solvent Recyclers, Can / Drum Crushers, Paper Compactors, Decorators Cleaners and Paint Can Washers. Founded in 1982 by Geoff Croft the company started in the Basford area of Nottingham and is now located at a purpose-built factory in Colwick, Nottingham.

https://www.unic.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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