Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

Working in a very fast paced environment with a very close and dedicated team providing a high standard bespoke service to all grass roots sports, schools, colleges and universities as well as work wear and much more. Communication and attention to detail is imperative.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm Weekend rota Saturday, 9.00am - 1.00pm when required.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 1 June 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

The role is varied and will require both team work and indidiual workmanship, Using a heat press, a DTF printer, coral draw and Kash flow for admin.

The role will be warehouse based. Training will be provided for machinery and our in store admin systems.

Duties will include:

Following instructions on orders, both on a computer and paperwork
Attential to detail, ensure all products and decoration match before applying any print
Commucation, updating notes on all orders after each part of the decoration process
Ensuring all relevent paperwork and unused print is filed correctly
Completing tasks to a high standard within the timescales provided

Where you’ll work

UNIT 1C
REKENDYKE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
SOUTH SHIELDS
TYNE AND WEAR
NE33 5BZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY OF SUNDERLAND 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:

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

Summer is a very busy time for the business. All staff are expected to work extra hours and possible night shifts.

About this company

Bolam Premier Sportswear is a family run business which has progressed and grown every year of our 17 years of business. We pride ourselves in our communication skills and exceptional attention to detail on every customer order. We have a very good social media presence as well as a large number of return customers be this via our website, club shops, email or in store. The business is very fast paced and can be pressuring in busier times however we work through it as a team and support each other the best we can

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

After this apprenticeship

Full time position

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