Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

This is a varied role within a growing company for an Apprentice Administrator, dealing with basic administration and daily tasks. We require someone with good basic knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office packages including Access Database, Word and Excel. Duties include: word processing, data inputting and assisting with filing.

Wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30. Half an hour lunch. There may be an option for occasional extra hours Saturday work (4 hours).
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 April
Duration: 1 year 2 months
Positions available: 1

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

Word processing.
Data inputting.
Assisting with filing.
Archiving and maintain customer records.

This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the manager which are relevant to your role within the company to meet the overall business needs.

Where you’ll work

Unit 5 First Floor
Silkwood Court
Wakefield
WF5 9TP

Training

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

College or training organisation

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL 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

As a Business Administrator Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your Apprenticeship:

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Apprenticeship.
Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if not already achieved.

You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment. This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills. You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times.

Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions. All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

IT (grade C/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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Good attendance record
Good knowledge of Microsoft
Can Do Attitude

Other requirements

This role may close sooner if we find the right candidate before the closing date. This wage is above apprenticeship NMW and will be reviewed upon learners progression and what they can bring to the role initially.

About this company

Debt Collections Services UK Ltd (DCS) works with businesses all over the world to retrieve money owed to our clients by debtors. Our genuine “no win – no fee” promise tells you that we’re specialists, confident of success every time. Your personal DCS professional will work with you to understand your organisation, answer all your questions, keep you fully informed of progress and ensure the optimum outcome for your business.

http://www.dcscollect.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the Apprenticeship, the role will be reviewed for a permanent position.
Progression to a level 4 qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Mandy Hodson

mandy@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924 614523

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000307507.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 28 March at 11:59pm)

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