Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

Working in a friendly and fast paced environment, the successful candidate will be providing administrative support to the team at different levels in the process. You’ll be working alongside a team of people who thrive in a busy atmosphere. You will be working in a friendly and fast paced environment.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 14 May 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

General duties including (full training will be provided): 

Assist with SAP processes
Assist with stock take checks and evaluation
Input and manage regulatory data submissions
Checking supplier invoices against purchase orders on our database and then processing them using Sage Accounting Software 
Reconciling supplier statements against purchase ledger records 
Answering the telephone in a professional and helpful manner  
Meeting and greeting customers  
General administrative duties including typing correspondence by e-mail and letter  
Entering data onto internal systems with a high level of accuracy and speed  
Tracking internal projects including results from work flows and testing
Working with various databases to extract and manipulate information  
Organising meetings and producing appropriate papers, i.e., agenda and minutes  
Any other duties requested by the line manager

Where you’ll work

WOODHOUSE ROAD
SCUNTHORPE
LINCOLNSHIRE
ENGLAND
DN16 1BD

Training

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

College or training organisation

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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

Training will be at North Lindsey Collegewhere you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
Day release 
You will undertake The Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0)
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed
You will undertake both on and off the job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience

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
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

We work as a direct supplier to provide a large range of machines for MEWP Hire, Access Platform Hire (including Cherry Picker Hire, Boom Lift Hire, Scissor Lift Hire), Telehandler Hire, Forklift Hire, Digger Hire, Dumper Hire and Plant Equipment from our multiple depots in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire UK.

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After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate. Several opportunities for career progression on completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Toni Bryan

toni.bryan@northlindsey.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313988.

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Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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