Data Administrator Apprenticeship

Summary

As a Data Administrator Apprentice, you will have responsibility for working closely with team members to manage relevant team and external meetings, including engaging with other teams in UK Finance and external stakeholders such as the Bank of England, government departments and regulators.

Annual wage: £22,400 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 31 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

You will contribute to the management of data and research inquiries, liaising across UK Finance to respond to member requests as appropriate. The role will also work with external agencies and the finance team at UK Finance to monitor and manage invoices.

As a Data Administrator Apprentice, you will also support the management of content on the UK Finance website. Some data entry will be required to contribute to the production of data sets and analysis for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities will include:

Team administration, managing internal team meetings, production on agendas and, working with colleagues, production of relevant papers and documents
Data entry
Triaging inquiries from members and other stakeholders, liaising with relevant colleagues to ensure a timely response and logging of issues
Managing relevant inbound and outbound members communications for the team
Raising invoices and managing invoices from third party data and research providers
Website administration, uploading and managing relevant data and research content
Engaging with commercial partners to support the relationship with UK Finance with scheduling and planning of activity
Other administrative support as necessary

Where you’ll work

1 Angel Court

London

EC2R 7HJ

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

LDN APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

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

To meet the requirements of the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship programme you will need to spend 6 hours a week of your time undertaking off-the-job learning, which will include:

Formal training, including online learning and internal learning events
1-2-1s with your coach and line manager
Observing and shadowing colleagues
Writing up learning reflections for your portfolio

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4-9 or A*-C)
Maths (grade 4-9 or A*-C)

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
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

UK Finance are the collective voice for the banking and finance industry. Representing around 300 firms across the industry, they seek to enhance competitiveness, support customers and facilitate innovation. Their primary role is to help members ensure that the UK retains its position as a global leader in financial services. Members include both large and small firms, national and regional, domestic and international, corporate and mutual, retail and wholesale, physical and virtual, banks and non-banks.

https://www.ukfinance.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LDN APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287813.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 29 November)

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