Commercial Administration Apprentice

DERRY BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED

Birmingham, B24 9FD

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 23 February at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 January 2025

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Summary

Based in Birmingham's vibrant Fort Dunlop, you'll join a supportive team, gain hands-on experience with Microsoft databases, ISO management systems, and commercial admin tasks. Develop key skills, grow your confidence, and build a professional future with us!

Wage
£15,704 a year

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Pay is to be discussed, depending on experience

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch break each day).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 April

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

  • We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional and committed individual to join our busy and vibrant team in Birmingham, Fort Dunlop.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to liaise with colleagues of all levels within the company on a daily basis so confidence and professionalism in both appearance and attitude are essential.
  • The role we are recruiting for will require involvement with Microsoft databases, data entry, involvement in the company Management Systems (ISO accreditations) ensuring our compliance and continued accreditation, coupled with involvement in the admin support of the commercial team.

Where you’ll work

Suite 418, Fort Dunlop

Fort Parkway

Birmingham

B24 9FD

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

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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

  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
  • In-house training will be provided on an ongoing basis. You will not be required to attend Dudley College as the course is delivered in the workplace only.
  • An assessor will be allocated to you to support you progress through your qualification.

More training information

  • Mentorship and guidance to help you achieve your qualification.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 5 GCSE subjects (grade 9-4 / A-C)
  • English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
  • Maths (grade 9-4 / A-C)

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
  • Team working
  • Motivated
  • Accuracy
  • Hard working
  • Delivering quality work timely

Other requirements

Office based Earn while you learn Working in a professional environment Attention to detail Working as part of a larger team providing assistance to Engineers and commercial teams

About this company

Derry Building Services Ltd are proud to be one of the most technically advanced Mechanical and Electrical Design, Build and Maintenance contractors in the UK. Operating from our Head Office in Newark, with further offices in Birmingham and Newcastle, we have worked on many high-profile projects including Warner Brothers Studios, including the Harry Potter Tour, The National Football Academy the New Centre Parcs complex in Woburn, Derby Water Park, Millgreen Designer Outlet Village and many more.

https://www.derry-bs.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • There is every opportunity to progress in an administration role within the business, or diversify into another construction specific role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Leanne O'Neill

leanne.o'neill@dudleycol.ac.uk

07585 726 542

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298742.

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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 23 February at 11:59pm)

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