Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice

OAKLAND JOINERY & INTERIORS LIMITED

Stoke on Trent, ST6 1JQ

Closes in 10 days (Friday 31 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 January 2025


Summary

Due to growth and a busy pipeline of work well into 2025, the internal office team needs support with day-to-day business administration. This is a great opportunity to join a small team, with a chance to develop a wide range of skills within a fast paced, busy construction industry.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Apprentice wage moving to minimum wage once qualified. Annual reviews carried out and wages applied based on performance .

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 February

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

  • General admin
  • Supporting staff with day-to-day admin tasks
  • Purchasing
  • Project support
  • Data collection
  • Office organisation
  • Compliance support (Quality/Environmental/H&S)
  • Document and folder management
  • Employee timesheet & holiday management
  • Invoicing (subcontractor & supplier)
  • Emailing and/or phoning suppliers / clients
  • Arranging calendars / events

The list is non-exhaustive, a full job spec would be drawn up prior to employment.

Where you’ll work

Burslem Enterprise Centre

Moorland Road

Burslem

Stoke on Trent

ST6 1JQ

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

STOKE ON TRENT 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

Work-place based training with visits from your assigned college tutor. 

More training information

  • L3 Business administrator Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or Above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or Above)

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

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Punctual
  • Enthusiastic
  • Self-motivated

Other requirements

Driving licence preferred or working towards An interest in construction is desirable but not essential

About this company

Oakland Joinery & Interiors was started in 2018 by Ricky Price & Paul Meir after recognising an opportunity to provide high level, commercial joinery services to the construction sector. Specialising in the supply and installation of commercial joinery and interior refurbishment contracts for varied clients across all sectors, with a focus on education, new-build & construction, public sector and leisure & hospitality. We have a wealth of experience working closely with some of the largest construction companies in the UK. Our background in large scale commercial contracts means that we are able to fully project manage contracts from start to finish, completing on time, on budget and to the highest standards. Our objectives and commitments include: • To satisfy and exceed client expectations, achieving repeat business • To embed quality management, offering a ‘right first time’ methodology • To apply risk-based thinking, ensuring consistent ‘on time – on budget’ project delivery for clients • To commit to staff through training and development of apprentices whilst promoting growth from within at all levels • To be responsible for our environment by reducing emissions to both land and air, focusing on ‘cradle to grave’ whole life considerations.

http://www.oakland-joinery.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible progression into office manager and/or similar construction related office roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE

Rachel Ferneyhough

rachel.dawson@stokecoll.ac.uk

07786113878

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296839.

Apply now

Closes in 10 days (Friday 31 January at 11:59pm)

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