Business Administration Apprentice Required

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well established business based in Edgbaston, Birmingham. This is a varied administration role with plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and gain valuable experience to kick start your career.

Wage

£14,722.50 a year

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The company will offer opportunity to pay progression via regular performance reviews at milestones within the apprenticeships.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

9a.m to 5p.m Monday to Friday with 1/2 lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 April

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The administrators duties and responsibility is to ensure the smooth running of the office functions. You will be working in a small team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to progress to Business management in the future. The role includes gaining experience within administration, recruitment, accounts and marketing.

Duties will include:

Record all assignments received & ensure they are matched with interpreters
Manage interpreter’s timesheet and invoicing
Keep accurate records of all paid and outstanding invoices.
Keep clients informed of outstanding invoices
Sales/marketing for new business and business development opportunities
Monitoring gaps in recruitment of interpreters and targeting recruitment

Where you’ll work

15 Wellington Road
Edgbaston
B152EU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE 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

Teaching and learning the skills, knowledge and behaviours within Business Administration.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Math (grade 4)
English (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

Administrative skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Customer care skills
Initiative
IT skills
Logical
Organisation skills
Sales Skills
Team working

Other requirements

Have you considered the suitability of the pay / hours and location prior to applying for this apprenticeship?

About this company

We believe that language should be no barrier to good communication. Whatever your translation needs, we’re here to help. We offer a 24-hour service, 365 days of the year – and do so at very competitive rates.We believe that language should be no barrier to good communication. Whatever your translation needs, we’re here to help. We offer a 24-hour service, 365 days of the year – and do so at very competitive rates.

After this apprenticeship

The company will offer long-term career opportunity on successful completion of this apprenticeship qualification. The role is ideal for someone who wants to progress to Business Management in the future.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306935.

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Closes in 8 days (Monday 24 March)

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