Apprentice Business Administrator

Summary

A Level 3 Apprentice Business Administrator is required. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and successful team. The right candidate should be keen to learn, have a good work ethic, and want to be guided to fulfil a career in a unique role within the business analyst sector.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm (1 hour lunch unpaid).

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 6 May 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

General administration
Using Adobe Photoshop and other Microsoft software
Market research
Monitoring sales progress of product lines
Researching new items for various product lines
To be a flexible and supportive member of the team
To maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Meeting minutes
Diary management

Where you’ll work

UNIT 6
BURNSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
ROEBUCK ROAD
HAINAULT BUSINESS PARK
IG6 3UG

Training

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

College or training organisation

CROWN 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

Business Administrator Level 3 (Advanced) Standard qualification
Remote learning via Teams and interactive online learning platform
Minimum 6 hours per week recorded "off-the-job" learning in working time

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (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
Team working
Patience
Punctuality

Other requirements

Location is IG6 3UG - must ensure they can reach the place using own transport or public transport. If you have previously applied but not been contacted or rejected, DO NOT APPLY AGAIN as your application will be rejected.

About this company

Car parts supplier for all cars and makes

https://www.deltaautoparts.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Previous apprentices were retained long term in the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CROWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Sophie Chowdhury

schowdhury@crownvt.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311079.

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Closes in 3 days (Friday 25 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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