Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

The Business Administrator provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. This role involves handling routine administrative tasks, supporting senior staff, and gaining foundational experience in business administration.

Wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 18 March
Duration: 1 year 9 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

Administrative Support:

• Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and photocopying.

• Manage correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and letters.

Office Coordination:

• Assist in organizing and scheduling meetings, appointments, and events.

• Maintain office supplies by ordering stock and managing inventory.

Document Preparation:

• Prepare and format reports, presentations, and other business documents.

• Ensure documents are accurate and filed appropriately.

Data Management:

• Update and maintain company databases, ensuring data accuracy and security.

• Generate basic reports and summaries for management review.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 3

FOURNIER HOUSE

8 TENBY STREET

BIRMINGHAM

B1 3AJ

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

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES 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

Business Administrator level 3
Work Based Training
End Point Assessment
Functional Skills (if necessary)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Mathematics & English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))

Other in:

Administration (grade Skills)

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
Initiative
Drive/Motivation

About this company

Business and Accountancy Assist Ltd (BAA) was set up in 2006 to offer accountancy and business solutions with a view to providing a total solution to businesses and individuals running their own businesses.

http://www.baa-ltd.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression to business administrator, senior business administrator and then management.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Linsay Narborough

linsay.narborough@intecbusinesscolleges.co.uk

01788514276

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303909.

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Closes in 22 days (Monday 17 March at 11:59pm)

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