Level 3 - Administration Apprentice (Waste Management & Street Cleansing)
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Merseyside, L20 9PR
Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 November)
Posted on 12 November 2024
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Summary
Waste Management & Street Cleansing are looking to recruit an Apprentice who is committed and motivated to complete the 21 month programme.
- Annual wage
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£11,980.80 to £21,415.68 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
National Minimum Wage for age + 3%
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday
8.00am- 4.00pm
36 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 6 January
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
Your duties will include;
- Providing general administrative support such as photocopying, filing, emailing, completion of documentation, responding to routine correspondence
- Maintaining manual and computerised records and/or management information systems
- Assisting in producing journals/invoices for charges relating to commercial operations within Operational In-House Services
- Taking minutes/notes at meetings and circulate to attendees
- Sorting and distributing internal and external mail
- Providing routine clerical support in relation to the production and distribution of work
Where you’ll work
Hawthorne Road Depot
Hawthorne Road
Bootle
Merseyside
L20 9PR
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
WIRRAL METROPOLITAN 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
- Qualification - Level 3 Business Administrator
- The training will be delivered at the workplace
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade (4-9)(C-A*))
- Mathematics (grade (4-9)(C-A*))
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
This post will be based at Hawthorne Road Depot, Bootle L20 9PR
About this company
Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme. Inclusive Recruitment We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers. We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation. We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment. Equal Opportunities Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
http://www.sefton.gov.uk (opens in new tab)
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
- Apprentice will receive on programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance support during the last 2 months of their Apprenticeship contract
- Job seeking support is also included
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
The Corporate Apprenticeship Team
Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk
+441519342448
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287005.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 November)
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Company’s application instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website. www.sefton.gov.uk Please email Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk to request a job pack for this opportunity