Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

As Business Administrator Apprentice you will support our Contract Manager in day-to-day running of Havering Depot, and provide administrative support to the wider organisation, including the senior management team.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday – Friday 40 hours, shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 21 December
Duration: 1 year 2 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

Providing general administration support to the contract Manager and wider teams to ensure efficient operations.
Engage, support, and interact with internal and external clients.
Compiling, maintaining, and updating records on various systems.
Undertake administrative tasks using Microsoft Office applications.
Assist in budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting activities.
Monitor stationary supplies, refreshments, and IT consumables.
Liaising with couriers and suppliers.
Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed

Where you’ll work

423 Rainham Road

Hornchurch

RM12 5BF

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

LEARNING CURVE GROUP 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

The successful applicant will complete and obtain a Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3 Qualification through Learning Curve Group.

You will be taught through -

4-6 Weekly 1-2-1 Sessions with your tutor
20% Off The Job Training
The course is a 14-17 months programme

Please use this link to find out more about the qualification - Business Administrator Apprenticeship

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
IT skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Urbaser Ltd Commercial Services is the commercial waste management and recycling division of Urbaser Ltd. A leader in environmental services, Urbaser Ltd provides a range of integrated waste and resource management services throughout the UK to businesses, local authorities and the general public. These include: Waste and recycling collection; Waste treatment and recovery; Street cleansing; and, Grounds maintenance. We are committed to delivering sustainable services through driving efficiencies and extracting maximum value to preserve natural resources, reduce our carbon footprint and deliver a circular economy. These commitments heavily influence our commercial waste services, which is why we strive to provide a Zero to Landfill service for our customers.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there may be a full time role within the business.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285415.

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Closes on Friday 20 December

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