Business Admin apprentice

Summary

Required qualifications, skills, experience: Smart in appearance and manner and has a willingness to learn administrative skills in a professional office. Must have Maths & English qualifications as spelling, punctuation & grammar is essential.

Wage

£13,000 a year

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Wage: £13,000 - £15,000 - Paid last Friday of the month

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Hours: 9.00am - 5.15pm, Monday -Friday. Lunch: 1 hour.

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Possible start date

Thursday 20 March

Duration

1 year 3 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

Main responsibilities:

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, record and analyse data if and when 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. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures.
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 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. 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.
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.
Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate.

Where you’ll work

39 HAMILTON SQUARE

BIRKENHEAD

CH41 5BP

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

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

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

Other Key Duties:

Reception duties.
Undertake photocopying tasks.
Collect and distribute mail.
Scan on incoming post & Prepare post for despatch.
Take special deliveries to the Post Office.
To order stationary as and when required
To archive files if necessary
Witnessing signing of Will’s
Provide refreshments when asked to do so.

Requirements

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills

About this company

Haworth and Gallagher was established in 1952 and for over 60 years we have provided a professional, personal and quality service. We are proud of our enthusiastic and highly qualified staff who go the extra mile for all clients. Above all we are committed to putting you first. At Haworth and Gallagher whether you are an individual or a business we not only provide the highest standard of legal advice across a wide range of specialist legal services but we build strong relationships with all our clients. By doing this we are able to properly understand your needs and support you throughout any matter. This dedicated service has proven successful and we have seen many of our clients not only return but also recommend us to their family and friends.

https://www.hgsolicitors.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

You will receive an industry-recognised certification, such as:

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship (UK) or an equivalent qualification.

Some programs may also include additional certifications in IT, project management, or finance. This qualification demonstrates your knowledge of business operations, office management, and administrative processes.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

Kayleigh

kayleigh.judge@accesssport.ac.uk

07773692183

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299284.

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