Seaweed & Co LTD - Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

SEAWEED & CO LIMITED C/O SPACEATTHELOFTS

WHITLEY BAY (NE26 3QR)

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 27 March)

Posted on 5 March 2025


Summary

As a Business Admin Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in supporting various administrative functions across the business. This apprenticeship program offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills in business administration while working alongside an array of industry professionals.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
9am - 5pm, to be confirmed. Working days TBC

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 28 March

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

  • Assist with general admin tasks such as filing, data entry and maintaining records
  • Providing support to the Office Manager and other team members as required
  • Handling incoming calls and correspondence, directing them to the appropriate staff members
  • Help maintain office supplies inventory and ensure proper stocking levels
  • Assist in preparing reports, presentations and other documentation as required
  • Assist the Marketing team with direct mailing, including printing, assembling and mailing out materials
  • Provide admin support for networking events, including tracking of RSVP’s and assisting with event logistics

Where you’ll work

228 PARK VIEW
WHITLEY BAY
NE26 3QR

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

NCG

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

You will be completing your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with Newcastle College, where you will attend one day per week.

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Creative

About this company

Seaweed & Co. is dedicated to harnessing the natural power of seaweed for health, nutrition, and sustainability. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, our sustainable Scottish seaweed delivers unique benefits across food, health, and wellness industries. Committed to environmental responsibility, we ensure our seaweed is sustainably harvested and expertly processed to retain its natural goodness. Through cutting-edge research and a passion for seaweed’s potential, we strive to make this incredible marine superfood accessible to businesses and consumers worldwide.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for a full-time position upon apprenticeship completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NCG

apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk

01912004844

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300319.

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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 27 March)

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