Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

There is a need within our organisation for an enthusiastic, detail-orientated business administrator apprentice, who can act as a conduit for information across the business.

Annual wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 4 September
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Tasks will range from collating, printing, filing, and distributing documentation, providing support with schedule amendments, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
This role will work closely with a number of other business functions, namely Procurement, Operations, and Manufacturing.
All work packages will be clearly defined, and all required tools to carry out tasks provided.
The role will be heavily supported and mentored by the Head of Operations directly.

There is significant potential for the role to expand to supporting other areas of the business, depending on desire from the applicant, and satisfactory quality of output.

Astech Projects prides itself on nurturing learners through their development, with a view to offering a full-time employment position within the company. This role is no exception, and a candidate that proves they can bring the right level of skills and attitude, will be afforded every opportunity to join the team permanently.

Where you’ll work

Unit 15 Berkeley Court

Manor Park

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 1TQ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

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

The candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Standard qualification as a Business Administrator. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Patience

Other requirements

Ability to travel to site in Runcorn.

About this company

Astech Projects are a leading supplier of robotics and automation solutions to a global customer base and part of the Schauenburg International group of companies; a technology business with more than 30 sites worldwide. Our technology has been adopted by many of the world’s leading companies within Laboratory Automation and Manufacturing Automation, including pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer healthcare, chemical, life sciences, aerospace and automotive. Astech are recognised as a leading automation company for our ability to provide innovative and cost-effective automation systems.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time employment following successful and satisfactory completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Sophie Cain

sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk

07867143886

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000261881.

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