Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

SWUK Steel Decking require general support with day-to-day admin but a keen stance on finance and business development. We have ambitious plans to grow and we’re seeking an apprentice who shares the same goal.

Annual wage: £14,560 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00am - 05:00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 22 January
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

You will be expected to carry out admin duties which support the different sectors within the business.

You will be involved with:

Finances – pricing
Project running costs
Invoicing
A focus on IT support/business development – which will require you to utilise social media providing regular updates
Update and improve the company’s website
Provide creative ideas and run marketing campaigns to help promote the business in an efficient way
Provide IT support as and when required

The key factor is for you to be willing to support others but also be independent with responsibility / decision making.

Where you’ll work

Unit 100

Marchington Industrial Estate

Stubby Lane

ST14 8LP

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

BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE 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

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard (can include Level 2 elements if required) Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (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

Administrative skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Customer care skills
Initiative
IT skills
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Time-Management

About this company

Steel decking

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to develop into the sales and marketing team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285317.

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Closes in 11 days (Sunday 17 November)

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