Business Administration Apprentice - Level 3

Siemens Energy

Ulverston, LA12 9EE

Closes on Sunday 16 February

Posted on 13 December 2024

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Summary

We are recruiting people to join our Business Administration apprenticeship scheme who want to make a difference and develop their skills, based at our award-winning facility in Ulverston.

Annual wage
£15,000 a year

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The Salary is set at £15,000 per annum for the first year of the apprenticeship. It will then increase in the second and third year.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

3

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

Being an apprentice at Siemens Energy means you get to work on real life projects whilst also being supported on a guided learning journey. This will be a 3-year apprenticeship where you will be studying towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard at Kendal College.

College/Training will be on a day release basis where you will study towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard. The rotational element of the apprenticeship will take you through a variety of the Administration departments of the business, for example; Bids, Procurement, Project Management and Order Delivery, to gain all the specific skills and knowledge that our business needs.

Duties will include:

  • Helping maintain our customer relationships, working and liaising with them in choosing our Subsea Connectors and associated products, to help increase revenue and maintain our key position and high standards within our industry globally
  • Dealing directly with our suppliers, maintaining our strong relationships with them and ensuring a consistent supply of quality parts and products
  • Planning and scheduling capacity through our workshops to ensure on time delivery of customers’ orders
  • Helping to further enhance our all-important internal relationships between departments and colleagues

Where you’ll work

Low Mill Business Park

Ulverston

LA12 9EE

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

KENDAL 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

  • Work towards completion of a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with structured support from Siemens Energy and the learning provider
  • This will be a 3-year apprenticeship where you will be studying towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard at Kendal College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Any Subject (grade 4)
  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)
  • Science (grade 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this company

Who is Siemens Energy? At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 99,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

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After this apprenticeship

  • When you have finished your Apprenticeship, you will be well placed to move to a number of different administrative support roles at Siemens Energy
  • These could include supporting on projects, assisting senior leaders and contributing to the success of training and development functions

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KENDAL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291883.

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Closes on Sunday 16 February

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Company’s application instructions

Please apply directly on the Siemens Energy website, through the link provided. Our Talent Acquisition Team will review your CV and if selected, you will be asked to complete a series of online tests that measure aspects of your skillset and personality. If you progress through this stage, you will be invited to an assessment centre for the final parts of the process.