Apprentice Business Administrator

Summary

We are looking for a business admin apprentice to join our team. The role requires a switched-on individual who is self-motivated and highly organised. Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, fantastic customer service and communication skills are very important to be a success in this role.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Shifts to be confirmed
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 15 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

Answering emails and messages
Using online selling platforms
Using stock managements systems
Stock control
Merchandising
Selecting
Packing
Using postal/courier sites
Social media
Adding to and managing spreadsheets
Filing

Where you’ll work

Suite One, Second Floor,

Crossgates House, Station Road,

Leeds

LS15 8ET

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

WOODSPEEN TRAINING 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

You will be completing your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with Woodspeen Training
All of the training provided will be online

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working

About this company

At Holden Smith Law, we use the experience and knowledge gained from work at previous law firms to create a better, easier and more client focused approach to law and create an easier legal journey for our clients. We’ve committed to a smarter way of working. We’re using advancements in technology to improve your legal journey such as 24/7 online portals where you can get real time updates on your matters, electronic ID verification and virtual witnessing. We put the our clients at the centre of what we do and are committed to working on the things that matter the most to them from their questions to their future. We give advice that’s real, even when you don’t like what we have to say, you can still trust that it’s in your best interest.

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position within the organisation with the opportunity for further professional development such as the Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship or Level 4 Project management Apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Lucy Booth

lucy.booth@woodspeentraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287477.

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Closes in 28 days (Saturday 14 December)

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