Business Administrator Apprentice

THE HULL & EY MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE

COTTINGHAM, HU16 5JQ

Closes in 10 days (Thursday 6 March at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 February 2025


Summary

The Hull and East Yorkshire Medical Research Centre are looking to recruit a Business Administrator Apprentice. They are looking for a confident, hardworking individual who is willing to learn and work as part of a team. This role is 30 hours per week meaning you will be with employer 3 days and then with the training provider for 1 day per week.

Wage
£9,984 a year

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Your wage will be paid either weekly or monthly depending on your employer.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
You will work on a rota, Monday - Friday. 30 hours will be covered over those days. Shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours 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

  • Acknowledge and respond to charity correspondence as required.
  • Review weekly and update incoming web information and share as appropriate.
  • Manage physical/digital invoice filing system.
  • Assist research team administration flow and filing systems.
  • Assist the BDM on email marketing.
  • Attend Press Release and Marketing events with the BDM
  • General Administration duties

Where you’ll work

THE DAISY BUILDING

CASTLE HILL HOSPITAL

CASTLE ROAD

COTTINGHAM

HU16 5JQ

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

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

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 Apprenticeship Standard
  • End Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Functional Skills in maths, English if required
  • Regular training and development sessions to meet the needs of the employer and the apprentice
  • Day Release will be at Craven Park Training and Enterprise Centre

More training information

  • You will attend day release one day per week at Craven Park Training and Enterprise Centre, Poorhouse Lane, Hull, HU9 5HE
  • You will be with your employer 3 days per week at Castle Hill Hospital 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Math (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

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Patience

Other requirements

Applicant must attend HTAE initial assessment and interview process to be considered for shortlisting by the company, invites to these sessions will be sent via the email you have used to apply.

About this company

The charity's strategy of acting as a bridge between academia and the NHS is a brilliant approach. By facilitating research through infrastructure provision and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, we are not only addressing immediate healthcare needs but also paving the way for future innovations. Our mission: Addressing health inequalities is a crucial objective for the charity. Providing access to PET scanning services for underserved populations and promoting innovative research in radiotracer molecules will have a profound impact on public health which we aim to address. PET scans are crucial for diagnosing and monitoring various conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders. By improving access to these services, we help to ensure that more people receive timely and accurate diagnoses, which can lead to better treatment outcomes.

https://daisyappeal.org/about/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • The successful candidate will be given the opportunity of full time employment upon completion of the advanced apprenticeship if available.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

Business Engagement Team

business.engagement@hullcc.gov.uk

01482 614157

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304670.

Apply now

Closes in 10 days (Thursday 6 March at 11:59pm)

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