Business admin apprenticeship

Summary

Working for a premier educational institution, Myrtle Learning empowers students to “own their learning” through its innovative teaching and learning approaches. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to launch their career.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 23 December
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

The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers
With a focus on adding value, the role of a business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through
the support of functional areas
Working across teams, and resolving issues as requested
Excellent phone manner to call clients for contracts, checking up on staff to ensure they get to designated work on time

Where you’ll work

25 Pattens Gardens

Rochester

ME1 2QP

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

CITY SKILLS 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

Upon completion will receive a Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.
Training will take place vitually via fortnightly sessions
Will have a progress review once every 8 weeks
Functional Skills English and Maths if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4 and 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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

A premier educational institution, Myrtle Learning empowers students to “own their learning” through its innovative teaching and learning approaches. Myrtle Learning offers: ● Extra tuition for children of school going age preparing for 11 plus, GCSE/IGCSE and A Level/IB ● Post 16 Education for various courses and examinations at our Exam Centres ● Resources and Strategies personalized to meet the needs of students ● A Mentoring Program that enables students to plan and take control of their learning ● The Myrtle Reading Club that helps to develop reading and analytical skills sets of students

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate could have the opportunity to support the growth and shape the future of the organisation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY SKILLS LIMITED

Mohmed Patel

mohmed.patel@city-skills.com

07427537848

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287724.

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Closes on Friday 20 December

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