Data Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

This is a cross college apprentice role and will support a variety of departments during their busier periods. You will provide support to a wide range of internal/external stakeholders. Establish/maintain a strong professional working relationship with all colleagues. Clear communication and solution approach are key to the success of this role.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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As the successful candidate, you will be offered an apprenticeship rate salary of between £14,526 - £22,010 and is dependent upon your level of experience.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 April 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Business administrator roles have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors:

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals.
Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms.
Completes tasks to a high standard.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report.

Where you’ll work

Granville Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S2 2RL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

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

Qualification: Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard

Assessment:

Knowledge Test
Portfolio-based Interview
Project Presentation

Venue:

The Sheffield College Campuses

City Campus, Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL
Pennine 5 Campus, 41 Silver Street Head, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2DD

Attendance: Blended learning; face to face and google classrooms

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A* - C/9-4/or equivalent)

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
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

The Sheffield College is a large, vibrant and diverse further education college and we are proud of how the college contributes to transforming lives through learning by meeting local skills needs.

https://www.sheffcol.ac.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

To be discussed and agreed with manager.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

David Able

David.able@sheffcol.ac.uk

0114 260 2600

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309450.

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Closes tomorrow (Sunday 30 March 2025 at 11:59pm)

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