Apprentice - Business Administration (Level 3)

SIEMENS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Slough, SL2 4JS

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 19 November)

Posted on 30 October 2024

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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment. As part of this Apprenticeship you will effectively liaise with internal and external customers through various communication methods in response to their queries and chase overdue rentals in a timely manner.

Annual wage
£20,821 a year

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Christmas Bonus 26 days holiday per year Siemens Pension Scheme

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Possible flexibility on hours if needed. Shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

3

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

  • Review current and future assets and analyse our portfolio to mitigate risk and maximise reward
  • To work within industry regulated guidelines and timeframes
  • Create and maintain customer data accuracy on our in-house platform
  • Identify and deliver process improvement initiatives improving customer experience and efficiencies

Where you’ll work

Sefton Park, Bells Hill

Stoke Poges

Slough

SL2 4JS

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

STRAIGHT A 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

    • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English literature and language (grade 4+)
    • Mathematics (grade 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
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Patience

    About this company

    Our technology empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids. Our solutions accelerate the digital transformation of multiple industries, to scale sustainability impact.

    https://jobs.siemens.com/careers/job/563156116444512?microsite=siemens.com (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Possbility of moving onto a permanent role after the apprenticeship or the chance to continue development onto a level 5

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    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    STRAIGHT A TRAINING LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284788.

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    Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 19 November)

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