Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

An exciting opportunity for an aspiring Admin Assistant has been presented in the automotive sector. Our client is looking for someone who has an interest in this sector to join their Wembley branch. They are currently undergoing expansion plans and will shortly have two new branches lending employees’ further scope for promotion and career advancement.

Annual wage: £16,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday- Friday: 8.20am - 6.00pm (45 min break split into 15+30 mins) 8.45am- 2.30pm alternate Saturdays (no break)
44 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
Duration: 1 year 3 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

Coordinate all administrative tasks within the department
Work closely with managers and supervisors to provide administration support
Goods receiving
Filing
Create reports, produce spreadsheets and bind documentation
Drafting and sending out correspondence
Maintain company in-house database

Where you’ll work

Unit 2

94 96 Queensbury Road

Wembley

HA0 1QG

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

E-CAREERS EDUCATION 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

Level 3 Business Administration qualification
All training is undertaken online, through a combination of self-paced eLearning and live online classes
Functional skills in English & mathematics if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Grade A* - C 9/4)
Maths (grade Grade A* - C 9/4)

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
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team Working

About this company

Our client is the largest independent importer and distributor of crash repair parts in London. Established since 1972, they have an extensive understanding of the automotive industry and unrivalled knowledge in this competitive and forever changing industry.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate can go on to further training or into employment

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