Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

The Governors of The Berkeley Academy wish to appoint a hardworking and enthusiastic Apprentice to join our office team.

Annual wage: £12,480 to £22,308 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm term time only.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 29 January
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

If you would like to develop your office skills, have energy and enthusiasm, work well under pressure, can manage workload to meet deadlines and are able to demonstrate that you can work well as part of an effective team then we would love to hear from you.

Our admin teamwork in a customer facing role in a fast-paced environment where priorities are constantly changing and the ability to multi task is essential in this role.

The Berkeley Academy is a large two form entry Primary School with a Nursery and benefits from a large supportive and dedicated team of staff. We are a welcoming school with a lovely atmosphere where children are happy and willing to learn.

We have an enthusiastic and caring staff and governors who work well as a team and are committed to achieving the best for all our pupils.

This is an exciting chance to join a school where you will be supported and valued by the whole school.

Our school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Stringent checks and vetting procedures apply to all posts as part of our Safeguarding Policy.

Where you’ll work

The Berkeley Academy

Laidon Avenue

Wistaston

CW2 6RU

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 as a Business Administrator.
This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West. If you do not already hold GCSEs at grade A-D / 8-4 in English and maths you will complete Functional Skills in the related subjects to attain Level 2 Functional Skills.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE 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
IT skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

At The Berkeley Academy our vision is ‘to equip all our children with the knowledge, understanding and enquiry skills to embrace lifelong learning, achieve their personal best and advance their social, emotional and physical well-being.

After this apprenticeship

Potential full time role available upon successful completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Sophie Cain

sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290985.

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Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 15 January at 11:59pm)

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