Administrator Apprentice
PETERS FINANCIAL ADVISERS LIMITED
West Midlands, CV6 5JQ
Closes on Friday 31 January
Posted on 19 December 2024
Contents
Summary
An exciting opportunity to join a small financial services business in Foleshill, Coventry. This apprenticeship is perfect for individuals looking to start a career in business administration with hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Annual wage
- £12,480 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 February
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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2
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
- Processing clients documents (reading through and uploading information in to various systems)
- Liasing and communitcating with clients, requesting all missing information/documents
- Reading information from pay slips and inputtinginto relevant systems
- Answering phone calls and processing any enquiries
Where you’ll work
661 Foleshill Road
Coventry
West Midlands
CV6 5JQ
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
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING 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
Training to be provided:
- Business Administration Level 3
- Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
- Weekly day release at CWCT (every Tuesday, 9:30am - 4:30pm)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English & Maths (grade A*/9 - C/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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
About this company
At Peters Financial, we pride ourselves on offering friendly, professional and personalised service to find you the best mortgage and insurance solutions on the market. Mortgage and insurance products can be complicated – different features, different rates, different prices, different benefits. We’ll simplify things, taking out the jargon and the stress, making it a smooth process from start to finish. We’ll find you the right mortgage, whether you’re a first time buyer, a buy to let investor, a home mover, or just looking to remortgage for a better deal.
After this apprenticeship
Potential for career advancement within the company as you gain experience and develop your skills. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone looking to start a career in busienss administration, in particular within the mortgage industry.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED
Katie Lumb
lumb.k@cw-chambertraining.co.uk
02476231122
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292811.
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Closes on Friday 31 January
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