Business Administrator Apprentice
H D SHARMAN LTD
HIGH PEAK, SK23 0HW
Closes on Friday 31 January
Posted on 15 November 2024
Contents
Summary
This apprenticeship covers Business Administrator (Level 3) dealing with the Manufacture and Construction industry. Gaining knowledge in new systems, processes and about the industries. You will work alongside experienced professionals who will support you through the whole process.
- Annual wage
- £14,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 24 February
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Learning new and/or bespoke systems
- Sage 50 Accounts
- SolidWorks
- CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
- BigChange
- Microsoft Office
- Working along experienced professionals in different departments to help decide the path you choose to take
- Practicing communication skills either through phone conversations, face-to-face or e-mails.
Where you’ll work
HIGH PEAK WORKS
CHAPEL EN LE FRITH
HIGH PEAK
SK23 0HW
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
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
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
- Training will be provided at our head office in Chapel-en-le-Frith.
- Off-the-job training will be 6 hours every week.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C 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
- Team working
- Creative
- Motivated
- Positive attitude
Other requirements
Transport to work
About this company
HD Sharmans Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance roofing and gutter systems. Our roof and gutter refurbishment systems are engineered to prevent leaks and extend building life cycles. Installed in the commercial roof sector since 1985, our market leading systems are guaranteed for up to 25 years, providing complete peace of mind to Surveyors, Facilities Managers, Property Managers and Contractors.
After this apprenticeship
- Be a permanent member of the team within HD Sharmans through the preferred path
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
H D SHARMAN LTD
Corey Gill
corey@hdsharman.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285219.
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Closes on Friday 31 January
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