Business Administration Apprentice - MIS – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our MIS (Management Information Systems) department. The purpose of the role is to provide an effective administrative support service to the MIS team.

Annual wage: £10,982.40 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: 33 hours per week over 4 days, working one in four Fridays, 52 weeks per year. Shifts to be confirmed.
33 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 2 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

To provide a comprehensive administration support service for the team to support them to effectively carry out their duties, meet deadlines and comply with college policy and procedures.
To support the wider team with duties as and when required, for example general administration, collating and/or gathering data and college events.
Participate in classes, apprenticeship reviews and any workshops to gain knowledge, skills and behaviours, as part of the apprenticeship.
Complete assignments, assessments, Off the Job Training Log and End Point Assessment timely.
To carry out all duties professionally with the highest level of confidentiality.
To support across the department as needed including timetabling, enrolment, exams and reports.
To support with the invigilation of exams as required.

Where you’ll work

Stonebridge Road

Grantham

NG31 9AP

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

GRANTHAM 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

Training will take place each week during term time at Grantham College, Stonebridge Road, Grantham, NG31 9AP.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade C / 4 or above)
Maths (grade Grade C / 4 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
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Willingness to learn
Working to deadlines
Workload prioritisation
Maintaining confidentiality

About this company

Grantham College is a small general further education college based in the town of Grantham. We offer provision from entry level to higher education in a broad range of subject areas. We are recognised as a good quality provider by Ofsted for all of our provision types and by the Office for Students under their Teaching Excellence Framework for Higher Education for which the college received a Silver Award.

https://www.grantham.ac.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Excellent pension scheme. Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays plus five college closure days in December. Continued professional development programme. Family-friendly policies.

After this apprenticeship

The apprentice will be in a good position to seek a permanent role with any company following completion of this apprenticeship. Alternatively, they may decide to specialise in e.g. HR and do HR Support apprenticeship training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GRANTHAM COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285270.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 18 November)

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Company’s application instructions

Please only apply by completing and submitting the application form accessed via this page: https://www.grantham.ac.uk/vacancies/business-administration-apprentice-mis-support-fixed-term-until-august-2026/

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