Business Support (CPT) Level 3 Apprentice - Pfizer

Cogent Ssc Limited

Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7NS

Closes on Sunday 9 March

Posted on 4 December 2024

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Commercial Portfolio Therapy area, reporting into the Commercial Operations Director. Operating as key contributor to deliver continuous business and operational improvements across excellence in contracting and tendering, commercial execution, distribution, and supply.

• Annual wage: £16,000 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Annual salary increment increase

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9.00am - 5:25pm, with 45 minute lunch break. Fridays, 9.00am - 4:05pm, with 45 minute lunch break.

  40 hours a week

• Possible start date:

  Monday 1 September

• 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

Commercial Contracting and Tendering Implementation (2 days a week):

• Candidate will play a critical role as an extension of our Contracts and tendering team.
• Candidate will play a critical role as an extension of our Contracts and tendering team.
• Candidate will be fully trained to support operations required to accurately implement, track, and meet the requirements in order to comply and optimise our commercial arrangements.
• Responsibilities include product set up, pricing, tender management, discounting and discontinuations. SAP pricing, financials, and SOX compliance processes.
• Management of internal and external communications.

Commercial and Operational Improvement (1 day a week):

Support Commercial Portfolio leadership team to develop and deliver commercial strategy improvements across the following areas:

• Content development of materials for internal and external purposes.
• Candidate will be trained on internal systems and operate alongside Commercial Portfolio Administrator to process and own GCMA & MAPP approval processes.
• Processing and ownership for Purchase Order management.
• Deliver data analysis across TA e.g. Finances, sales tracking data.
• Development, management, and ownership of One Pfizer Smart Hub
• Support annual operating plan process.
• Develop and maintain instructional documents, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with Commercial Portfolio.

Communications and Culture (1 day a week):

• Supporting and co-ordinating team events and activities aligned to our values of Courage, Excellence, Equity and Joy and promote a culture of wellbeing.
• Developing and creating communications.

Where you’ll work

Pfizer Ltd

Walton Oaks

Dorking Road

Tadworth, Surrey

KT20 7NS

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

BPP PROFESSIONAL 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

• Training will be a blend of online and in person learning

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• 5 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade 4/C or 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
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

The apprentice must be able to demonstrate the required attitudes, behaviours and interpersonal skills associated with the professional workplace. The apprentice must be willing to commit an amount of personal time to study. Please ensure you check out travel options to be able to commute to the workplace.

About this company

Our apprenticeship and graduate services have been supporting science industry employers to attract, retain and develop people who can contribute to business success since 2012.

Company benefits

Holiday Allowance - 25.5 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3% Annual Salary Review Casual Dress Employee Assistance Programme Onsite Parking Onsite Canteen Employee Recognition/Awards

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Cogent Ssc Limited

Imogen Russell

imogen.russell@cogentskills.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290314.

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Closes on Sunday 9 March

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