Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

As an Admin Apprentice with Next Gen Eco you will assist our Sustainability Team in a variety of key tasks. This will include managing appointment bookings, entering and verifying data and conducting regular data audits. You'll also be responsible for collaborating with suppliers to gather relevant information for our sales team.

Wage

£12,480 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.40 going up to £7.55 in April

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday-Friday 08:30- 16:30 (37.5 paid hours per week) X2 15 minute breaks (paid) x1 30 minute lunch break (Unpaid)

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 March

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

Key Responsibilities for this role will include;

Assist the Sustainability Team with appointment booking and scheduling
Input and check data on the CRM system to ensure accuracy and completeness
Conduct data audits to review and analyse information for quality assurance
Collaborate with the Sales Team by liaising with suppliers to gather necessary information
Take on ad-hoc tasks and projects to support various departments within the company
Learn and adapt to different aspects of the business to gain a holistic understanding of operations

Where you’ll work

Central Block 1, Prospect Business Park

Leadgate

Consett

DH8 7PW

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

DERWENTSIDE 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 Administration Apprenticeship is completed fully within the workplace. Successful candidate will be assigned a training consultant here at Derwentside College who will work closely with them for the duration of their apprenticeship programme whether that be in person or over Microsoft teams.

More training information

18-20 months duration including end-point assessment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths/English (grade 4/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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

We are a business energy consultancy providing tailored account management and procurement services to UK businesses, including energy contract renewals, billing support, and sustainability solutions like solar PV, voltage optimisation, and LED lighting. Our goal is to simplify the complex energy market, offering competitive pricing and bespoke solutions to help businesses reduce costs and carbon emissions while optimising energy use.

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

Company benefits

21 Days Holiday All Bank Holidays Birthday Off Paid Target Based December – There is always a target put on to finish early for Christmas. This can be up to an additional 6 weeks off, paid at the end of the year.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing industry. Hands-on experience in various aspects of sustainability and energy consulting. Mentorship and training provided by experienced professionals. · career growth and progression within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303522.

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