Business Assurance and Development Admin Apprentice

Summary

We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our Business Assurance and Development Team as an Administrative Apprentice. Providing administrative support to the team, helping to ensure all tasks are completed effectively and efficiently by undertaking tasks delegated by the Business Assurance and Development Officer.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Annual pay awards in line with cost of living / NMW requirements.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 13 January

Duration

1 year 9 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

• Administration: Provide administrative support to help our team achieve its goals.

• Data & Frameworks: Assist with monitoring and maintaining assurance and development frameworks by inputting data accurately.

• Inbox Management: Supporting with incoming emails and correspondence, forwarding them to the right people and responding appropriately.

• Report Preparation: Assist in preparing and sharing reports on compliance, governance, and assurance topics.

• Organise Meetings: Scheduling meetings, managing calendars, booking rooms, and preparing necessary paperwork.

• General Support: Support with day-to-day tasks, including photocopying and filing.

• Meeting Attendance: Attend team meetings and contribute ideas to support the team.

• Any other duties: Provide support as requested

Where you’ll work

Gateway 1

Holgate Park Drive

York

YO26 4GN

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

YORK COLLEGE

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 attend York College one day per week and receive training in the workplace for the remainder of your contracted hours. Working towards the Level 3 Business administrator apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

3 other subjects (grade 4/C)
English (grade 4/C)
maths (grade 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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Microsoft Office skills

Other requirements

After you submit your application, York College will contact you by email with details of the next stage of the process - this will happen within 7 days of your application.

About this company

Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to be a collaborative and agile provider that cares for its people and patients. Nimbuscare is based in York and is owned by all the practices in the city, however we deliver services over a wider footprint. We deliver Urgent Care services in collaboration with the hospital and GP practices in York, Scarborough, Whitby, Malton and Selby. We also provide community-based frailty care, which focuses on treating people in the community where we can. We also aim to shift services into the community where possible, for example our community diagnostic centres run in partnership with the Acute Trust. We are committed to contributing towards a better NHS based on equity, fairness, innovation, collaboration and quality. We are part of the system, and we are here to stay. Nimbuscare is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.

https://www.nimbuscare.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days leave per annum plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata. NHS blue light discount. Occupational sick pay entitlements following successful probationary period which increases with length of service. Focus on continuous professional development.

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

We aim to support successful apprentices to develop and progress in their careers. As an organisation, we are committed to helping our apprentices achieve their personal ambitions while meeting organisational objectives.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YORK COLLEGE

Kelly Furnass

nimbuscare.recruitment@nhs.net

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290842.

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Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 31 December)

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