Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic individual to work in a fast paced, supportive environment in a leading UK Environmental Consultancy. Working across the Projects, Quality and Development teams, gaining valuable business insight, whilst supporting key areas of the day to day running of the business.

Annual wage: £14,526 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 17 February
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

Project delivery support – assist the senior projects team liaise with clients with their operational requirements.
Mobilisation assistance including arranging inductions, flights, training, medicals and accommodation.
Quality administration: support the compliance functions of the business - reviewing quality report completion and updating the team as required.
Assist with customer enquiries via phone calls and emails in a professional manner.
Project Assistance: Supporting various projects by co-ordinating tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.
Supporting tender and bid writing by providing administration as required to the bid writing team.
Product Organisation: Prepare company requests for Trade Shows events and products.
Mail Management: Efficiently handle incoming and outgoing projects mail.
Compiling Reports, presentations and other project documentation as required.
Scheduling and organising external and internal meetings, document and disseminate detailed meeting minutes.
Travel Booking: Assist in the planning and booking of business trips.
Co-ordinate and register training courses for employees and maintain employees training records in the company document system.
Departmental Support: Provide assistance to various departments with their ongoing tasks.
Other general duties including accounts and credit card reconciliations as required.

Where you’ll work

5 THE PAVILIONS

BRIDGE HALL DRIVE

BURY

BL9 7NX

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

BURY 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

Business Administration L3 Standard.

College attendance will be required one day a month.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE English and Maths (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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Whilst you working with us, you will be provided with solid on the job training whilst having utilisation of excellent support available to you at all times from senior members of the team. You will be required to complete a range of tasks independently after being trained. Being able to work with your colleagues as an effective team member is of key importance to the role. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, diligent and willing to join a friendly, hard-working team.

About this company

TRAC Associates are long established family business based in Bury who provide environmental consultancy services throughout the UK and Europe. TRAC has extensive in-depth experience identifying and managing environmental asbestos risk for commercial and public-sector clients and work across varied building types and operational environments. TRAC contribute to the reduction of client risk on complex and challenging redevelopment schemes where there is a potential asbestos risk. We bring our technical expertise to a scheme from the design phase through completion of works. • Asbestos surveys, Re-inspections and Sampling • Asbestos Registers • Asbestos Management Plans and risk management strategies • Bespoke policy, procedures and safe working practice documents • Procurement and management of remedial works • Auditing • Exposure Assessments • Risk assessment and remedial strategies for asbestos in soils • Training • Expert opinion

http://www.trac-associates.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Holidays – 20 days plus bank holidays and Christmas period. Company Pension Scheme. On site car parking. Transport Links. Nearby Gym. Dress down Friday. Team Building events.

After this apprenticeship

There may be an opportunity for employment and career progression upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291884.

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Closes in 24 days (Friday 7 February)

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