Apprentice Business Administrator

Summary

GEC Power provides expert advice and quality installations on sustainable solutions for UK home and business owners. Gec Power works with multiple energy company partners to deliver compliant ECO4 (Energy Company Obligations) measures, through our large installer network, and we are currently seeking an apprentice administrator to join our team.

Annual wage

£13,650 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7 per hour and will increase in line with Government wage increases April 2025

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am -5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 February

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

• Have the ability to follow a process from start to finish with accurate and consistent results.

• Must have exceptional attention to detail, ability to prioritise workload, work efficiently and effectively under pressure and multi-task.

• Be Self-motivated, target and timeline driven and proactive.

• Efficient problem solver.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and organisation skills.

• Able to work within a team, and independently.

• Intermediate IT skills, able to use Microsoft Office & Google etc.

• Previous experience in administration or office environment is desirable, not essential.

• Be trained to confidently assess all submissions in line with the ECO4 guidance and customer expectations, ensuring measures are fully compliant for handover to the Delivery Manager.

• Complete all necessary ECO4 paperwork in line with Ofgem guidelines.

• Ensure the status of each submission is kept up to date on the shared office workbook.

• Liaising with third parties to ensure accuracy and compliance of all documentation is resolved in a timely manner.

• Dealing with queries and ensuring solutions are provided and communicated accordingly, via telephone and/or e-mail.

• Working towards deadlines and ensuring all paperwork is submitted within the required timeframe.

• Assisting other team members with any other tasks.

• Ensure all submissions meet Ofgem and ECO regulations, and any discrepancies or issues are resolved before submission deadlines.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 22A

AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

NE3 2EF

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

WOODSPEEN 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

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
End Point Assessment.
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Please check travel times to/from the vacancy, if travelling by public transport always check timetables before applying.

About this company

GEC Power provides expert advice and quality installations on sustainable solutions for UK home and business owners. Whether it is a new boiler installation to keep your home warm, solar PV for reduced electricity spend or complete renewable energy solutions; we are able to help. It is our aim to help you manage your energy more efficiently and hassle-free.

After this apprenticeship

For the right person there is the chance to secure full time employment and the opportunity to progress on to higher level qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Lesley Miller

lesley.miller@woodspeentraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000294465.

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Closes in 22 days (Friday 31 January)

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