Development Apprentice

Summary

The Development Apprentice will undertake a Business Administration Apprenticeship (or equivalent) whilst providing administrative support for both the Development team and marketing team as and when appropriate.

Wage: £20,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30am to 5:00pm with 1 hour for lunch. 37.5 hours a week.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 July
Duration: 1 year 9 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

Support front-of-house activities at Tenens House, including greeting visitors, handling phone calls, and helping with office administration
Assist the Board and Development team with tasks such as proposal creation, CRM management, and presentation development
Provide administrative support to the Development team, including maintaining databases, handling customer communications, and processing enquiries
Help organise meetings with customers and site tours
Coordinate events as requested, in collaboration with the Development team
Prepare reports, presentations, and briefs as needed
Attend and support customer presentations to gain insight into the business and the sales process
Manage the wave targeting process and support with sales targeting activities / research

Where you’ll work

Tenens House Kingfisher Business Park

London Rd

Thrupp

Stroud

GL5 2BY

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

CIRENCESTER 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

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.

Whilst the majority of the training will take place at the employer's premises there will be occasional attendance at Cirencester College.

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

We are a family-owned company providing cost-effective Contract Logistics, Distribution and Project Management solutions to businesses around the world. Operating from over 18 modern warehouses, our dedicated fleet of trucks keep the wheels of any business turning by providing direct 24/7/365 haulage and distribution, both nationally and internationally. In addition to our core services, we are also committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. We believe that sustainable practices and responsible management are critical for the long-term success of our business and our clients.

http://www.tenens.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

You will aspire to be a key contributor to our growing GDMI team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

Apprenticeships

apprenticeships@cirencester.ac.uk

01285 626259

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299436.

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