Business Admin Apprentice

COPERNUS LIMITED

Hull, HU3 4HH

Closes in 23 days (Tuesday 14 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 November 2024

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Summary

Copernus is one of the largest independent suppliers of chilled fish to both the UK and international retail markets. They want to recruit a Business Admin Apprentice to join their team.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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This could be up to £25,000 for the right candidate

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 28 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

  • Raise Purchase orders for the Fish orders on NAV and send to supplier
  • Receipt Purchases on system once the orders are delivered, checking  the delivery notes
  • Keep the Fish Purchase sheet up to date
  • Organising releases and liaising with the Supply chain
  • Answer the door
  • Answer the phones
  • Order stationery
  • Organise business travel
  • Weekly food shopping for the offices
  • Shopping for new product development 
  • Organising ingredient samples from suppliers for new product development
  • Learning how to make new product development related samples and understanding product
  • Help organise & track samples to customers
  • Support the Category & Commercial Executive with Commercial & Supply Chain Tasks,Supply chain support,Depots,Orders and queries
  • Market Mapping, competitor monitoring and special buy tracking

 

Where you’ll work

35 West Dock Street

Hull

HU3 4HH

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

MCARTHUR DEAN 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

Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
    End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Whilst in the workplace, apprentices will also receive any additional training support and guidance required from their dedicated tutor
  • Attending weekly classes to achieve the Level 3 Business Administration qualification

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English and Maths (grade GCSE - grades 4/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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative

About this company

Copernus is one of the largest independent suppliers of chilled fish to both the UK and international retail markets. Being nestled on the east coast, living in a town that boasted what was historically the UK’s third largest port, some would say it’s fate that for two generations our family has sat firmly amongst the largest UK suppliers of seafood. We are proud to produce a full range of pre-packaged chilled products which we supply into leading supermarkets.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will be given the opportunity of full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MCARTHUR DEAN TRAINING LIMITED

Julie Curtis

julie@mcarthurdean.co.uk

01482 210093

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288585.

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Closes in 23 days (Tuesday 14 January at 11:59pm)

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