Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to start your career in administration with a forward thinking, progressive and growing employer? ASB Construction is looking forward to developing someone to become an integral part of the support function. You will gain a understanding in all elements of administration and how this part of the company works.

Annual wage

£10,920 a year

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This is based on an hourly rate of 7.00. This will increase in April to £7.55 per hour

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 20 January

Duration

1 year 3 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

Assisting with general office tasks including filing, data entry and maintaining records
Managing incoming and outgoing post efficiently
Booking accommodation for site working employees
Answering enquires from customers by phone and email
Processing Invoices
Inputting and extracting data from company computer system
HR Administrative support

Where you’ll work

The Broadway Industrial Estate

Mansfield

Nottinghamshire

NG18 3RL

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

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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

This is predominantly a work based programme which means that your learning will take place on the site of your employment and within your contracted working hours.

We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend in person at our Derby Road campus.

Monthly tutorials are held via Microsoft Teams.

Requirements

Essential 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
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

ASB Construction is a nationwide construction contractor that undertakes all aspects of construction for the private and commercial sector. They work with large companies that include Asda, Co-op, Greggs, Tesco and WH Smith plus many others and pride themselves on delivering outstanding quality and design. Due to business growth they have recently moved to new premises a short walk from Mansfield Town Centre and are now in a position to support an apprentice in their busy business support section.

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

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship it is hoped that you will stay with the company and develop your career further. This apprenticeship can lead to new learning opportunities that include project management, account management or team leading.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Violet

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900798

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292758.

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Closes in 16 days (Tuesday 7 January at 11:59pm)

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