Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

Requirements and skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Initiative, Microsoft Office skills, Confident, Able to manage workload, Can work under pressure, Focused, Enthusiastic, Willing to learn, previous employment in similar role, and driving license.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.40 an hour

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday (exact hours to be confirmed).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 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

The Business apprentice assistant will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, assisstint with daily tasks, seeking new opportunities, providing excellent customer service, and general administration duties. The assistant will also be responsible for generating leads, conducting market research, and participating in networking events. Each month provide reports of works ongoing and complete, and work behind the scenes to ensure all paperwork is up to date.

Where you’ll work

Durham Way South

Aycliffe Business Park

Newton Aycliffe

DL5 6XN

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

ITEC NORTH EAST 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

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.

More training information

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard which includes:

Functional skills if required.
Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed.
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Via your ITEC tutor and on-the-job training, you'll get the opportunity to learn:

IT
Record and document production
Decision making
Interpersonal skills
Communication
Quality
Planning and organisation
Project management
Relevant regulation
Policies
External environment factors

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative

Other requirements

Employer suggested entry requirement Minimum of 4 GCSE’s grade 3/D or higher Grade 4/C or equivalent in either Maths or English

About this company

Metrick consultancy is a new business with offices in newton aycliffe, set up in September 2023 the business has grown vastly and is now looking to employ a business apprentice assistant that is willing to learn and grow within the business. At Metrick consultancy we offer a variety of services for grant funding which includes working with clients to ensure they receive the right grant and support for each business. The range of grants are from residential properties to commercial tenants, landlords, business owners, charities, and much more.

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

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

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