Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship

Summary

We are seeking a UK NEQAS CPT Logistics Assistant to support the Logistics Coordinator and the wider Administrative team. This is an office based role at our modern suite of offices based centrally in Newcastle, close to all transport links.

Wage

£14,722.50 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 5.00 pm (37.5 hrs)

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 6 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Opening and sorting incoming post and participants submissions
Data entry of participants information onto computer systems working to strict timelines
Sending parcels using Royal Mail and Courier Services
Updating spreadsheets and databases
Managing email correspondence, responding to participant queries in a timely manner
Assist with the organisation of monthly assessment sessions
General administrative duties such as filing, scanning and photocopying

Where you’ll work

HAYLOFTS
5 ST. THOMAS STREET
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 4LE

Training

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

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

Business Administrator Level 3
4 days per week at the office
1 day per week at Newcastle College

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

A little bit of information about the company: LabXCell Ltd is a not for profit company which operates the UK NEQAS Cellular Pathology Technique (CPT) Scheme. UK NEQAS Cellular Pathology Technique (CPT) stands as global leader in Cellular Pathology External Quality Assessment (EQA) and Proficiency Testing (PT). Renowned for our professionalism and extensive expertise, UK NEQAS CPT plays a crucial role in shaping national and international guidelines and best practices for key laboratory processes, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of patient diagnostics worldwide.

Company benefits

Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, which increases over time. 1 further day leave to be taken on their birthday and up to 2 Wellness Days. Employee Assistance Programme Team Building Days

After this apprenticeship

Possibility for a full-time position upon sucessful completion of apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NCG

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315314.

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