Business Support Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Apprentice to join the Central team at the Education Partnership Trust. This opportunity has arisen due to the growth of the Trust. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact HR@ept-uk.com.

Wage: £12,313.60 to £22,010.56 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 1 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

To provide receptionist duties under the direction of the Central Team
To provide administrative support under the direction of the Central Team
To contribute to the effective and efficient running of the office.
Assisting the Central Team with all aspects of the development and effective operation of the support functions within the Trust
Completing administrative routines relating to orders, invoices, and the receipt and distribution of goods and services
Assist the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager as required in the areas of Facility & Property Management and Health & Safety Management

Where you’ll work

Education Partnership Trust

Pleckgate Road

Blackburn

BB1 8QA

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

BLACKBURN 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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Including English and Maths (grade 5+)

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
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

The Education Partnership Trust was established in 2012 as a high performing multi academy trust and approved academy sponsor, that delivers the very best educational experience for our pupils within an ethos of collaboration and excellence. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We are united by our three key values: High Expectations - of ourselves, our pupils and our school community. Commitment - we are dedicated to raising standards and improving opportunities. Ambition - we constantly strive to improve by setting ourselves challenging goals.

https://www.educationpartnershiptrust.org/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the Trust Cycle to Work scheme. Access to government pension schemes. Training, mentoring and progression opportunities.

After this apprenticeship

Business Support Officer to support administration and central services

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST

Helen Appleby

happleby@ept-uk.com

07852548774

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000301553.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 23 February)

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Company’s application instructions

Applications for this exciting post are to be made through https://ept.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any issues please contact HR@ept-uk.com

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