Derry Building Services Administration Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional and committed individual to join our busy and vibrant team in Newark. The successful candidate must be motivated, a team player with a can-do attitude, possess an eye for detail and have good IT skills.

Wage: £13,145.60 to £23,497.76 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm with an hour for lunch. 4:30 finish on a Friday
39 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Thursday 20 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

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.

In return we offer a lively and welcoming working environment with full training and support provided. Named as one of Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK we are committed to our apprenticeship programmes and offer great prospects for personal and career development within the company on completion.

The successful candidate will be placed on our Apprenticeship programme, which includes being assigned a mentor, alongside a day-to-day point of contact. You will also be supported by both the commercial department, project teams and Senior Management to ensure a robust support network is in place to create an environment for talented individuals to excel.

As part of the Apprenticeship pathways, you will receive focussed and tailored training, opportunities and technical skill development to allow you to optimally perform your role.

Over the 2 years you will learn:

· How to Communicate in a Business Environment;

· How to Manage Personal and Professional Development;

· Develop an understanding of MEP services; and

· Develop a commercial understanding, including, but not limited to, processing payments, change control, broad contractual awareness and cost reporting processes.

Additional skills you will have an opportunity to develop include:

· IT literacy

· Communication skills

· Business writing skills

· Presentation skills

What we need from you:

· A team player able to listen and follow instructions

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· To be hard working, delivering quality work on time; and

· 5 GCSE’s A-C/4-9 including English, Maths and IT

Where you’ll work

The Old Hospital London Road

Newark

NG24 1JP

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

NOTTINGHAM 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

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator/

A monthly one to one with your assessor face to face or via teams

Attending college once a month on a Monday at our city hub campus

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9-4)
Maths (grade 9-4)

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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

Candidate must be able to travel to the workplace and college according to working hours. The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £6.40 per hour. This applies to 16-18year old apprentices and those aged over 18 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. * Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation * Please note that if the successful applicant is found prior to the closing date the vacancy maybe withdrawn early

About this company

DBS 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. To find out more about what we do, please visit our website www.derry-bs.co.uk

http://www.derry-bs.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Other benefits the position offers include; 25 days holiday per annum (+ Bank Holidays) plus you will be eligible to join our company pension scheme on completion of your apprenticeship along with BUPA Health Care Cover.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities beyond the apprenticeship dependant on performance

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