Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

Kick-start your career in business administration with this exciting opportunity. Gaining hands-on experience while supporting daily operations and developing key skills to grow within our company. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team and progress in a supportive environment!

Wage

£14,722.50 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Pay increases after a successful probation period has been completed.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 21 April

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

Providing administrative support across multiple departments.
Managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
Assisting with data entry, document preparation, filing, and invoicing.
Professionally communicating with clients and suppliers.
Supporting team projects and contributing to process improvements

Where you’ll work

UNIT 1B
SMITHS YARD
NEW TYTHE STREET
LONG EATON
NG10 2DL

Training

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

College or training organisation

LOUGHBOROUGH 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

Delivery Method

Within the first 15 months additional training is delivered at Loughborough College, one morning a week for 12 weeks, dates are subject to enrolment date.
Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite
Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills

Other requirements

Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.

About this company

We are a small, family-run business based in Long Eaton, specialising in the manufacturing of healthy and nutritious frozen ready meals. Our focus is on supporting key workers, primarily supplying the NHS through B2B partnerships. Passionate about quality and innovation, we take pride in delivering convenient, wholesome meals while maintaining a friendly and supportive work environment.

http://www.imsogood.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Annual leave entitlement, staff discounts, training & development opportunities, career progression, employee wellbeing support, and a friendly, supportive work environment.

After this apprenticeship

We see this apprenticeship as the beginning of a long-term career within our company. Our goal is to nurture and develop talent from the start, providing a strong foundation for growth within the business. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, we would love for our apprentice to stay on as a valued member of the team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build essential skills, and grow with the company. As our business expands, new and exciting roles will become available, providing clear pathways for career progression. We are committed to supporting and investing in our apprentices, ensuring they have the guidance, training, and opportunities needed to advance within the organisation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Sophia Cleaver

apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310856.

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