Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

We’re looking for motivated, and ambitious individuals to join our Wates family! Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic environment that values creativity, collaboration, and growth.

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
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

Our Business Administrator Apprenticeship will provide you with a full understanding of Wates Property Services.

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of our energetic team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the below:

Managing emails and phone calls.
Ordering materials and equipment.
Logging jobs, uploading documents, and updating our systems.
Responding to questions, and booking in contractors.
Raising purchase orders.
Writing reports.
Booking in our contractors.
Completing administrative tasks within deadlines.

To be successful on the apprenticeship you’ll:

Be passionate about a career in the built environment.
Be excited to learn and develop new skills.
Have a curious nature.
Be reliable and professional.
A problem solver with the ability to think logically.
Possess good time management skills.
Prioritise your work to meet agreed deadlines.

Where you’ll work

Sapphire House, Opal Court, Opal Drive, Fox Milne

Milton Keynes

MK15 0DF

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

MILTON KEYNES 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

Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

Training with Milton Keynes College.

Ongoing training, support and development with the employer.

We offer a broad range of mandatory and elective training programs, including LinkedIn Learning courses and our own branded classroom and computer-based training. We believe in growing together – your development and learning are key to our shared success.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (grade 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

Administrative skills
Communication skills

About this company

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

After this apprenticeship

Progression will be discussed on successful apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000301710.

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Closes in 9 days (Tuesday 4 March)

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