Apprentice – Business Administrator – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

This role is for a highly motivated individual who will thrive from a growing business to provide vital support and gain exposure across all areas such as Operations, Transport, Finance and Sales.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 10 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

Provide administrative support on transport compliance and planning
Provide administrative support on operations quality procedures and planning
Processing of incoming invoices in the finance department
Answers phone calls and transfers them to the appropriate department as necessary
Manages correspondence by answering emails and sorting mail
Manages reception area and look after visitors
Arranges meetings by scheduling appropriate meeting times, booking rooms, and planning refreshments
Interacts with directors and management to carry out their requests such as travel itineraries
Assists in planning and arranging events, including organising catering & travel
Maintains and orders office supplies as needed
Photocopies and files appropriate documents as needed
Cover for any annual and sick leave across all departments where necessary
Ad hoc general tasks

Where you’ll work

UNIT 9

BURMA DRIVE

HULL

HU9 5SD

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

SPRINGFIELD 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.

Requirements

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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills

About this company

Based in East Yorkshire with a dedicated FEMAS accredited facility in Hull, we’re more than just a feed fat producer. At Adams & Green, we believe the strength of our team is a key factor in our success. Led by our seasoned owner and managing director, Rob Brocklesby, our growing team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and top-quality products to our valued customers. With years of industry knowledge and a deep understanding of the feed fat production sector, Rob is committed to driving the growth and success of Adams & Green and our team is united in our mission to provide outstanding customer service and meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

To be an important part of a growing company, with options for progression in either Sales, Transport or Finance.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SPRINGFIELD TRAINING LIMITED

Kelly Musgrave

kelly@springfieldtraining.com

07599106119

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284926.

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Closes on Thursday 5 December

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