Sales Administrator Apprentice

Summary

Central Business Finance are an expanding and successful FCA authorised Business Finance Broker based in St Pauls Square, Birmingham. The position is integral to supporting the existing sales and administration team. Delivering support to a varied client base to a high quality and standard, promptly and efficiently.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Bonus quarterly, on qualifying period, parking or travel pass paycare health benefits.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

Main duties- to include, but not restricted to:

Completing and processing Lender Applications using online portals and email.
Updating the company CRM system.
Carrying out general administrative duties such as filing, emails, copying, scanning, ordering stationery etc.
Greeting and meeting, answering telephone calls and welcoming visitors to the office.
Providing information to internal colleagues or external enquirers.

Where you’ll work

50- 54 ST PAULS SQUARE
17 ST. PAULS SQUARE
BIRMINGHAM
B3 1QS

Training

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

College or training organisation

SOUTH & CITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

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 Administration Level 3.

Training by South and City College Birmingham delivery at the Digbeth campus on a day release basis, Wednesday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C Above)
Maths (grade 4/C 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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Candidates should be engaging and driven and be able to articulate why they should be given the opportunity and have clear goals and ambition. Candidates should have a knowledge of processing Asset finance, Loan finance applications and experience of using a CRM system

About this company

Central business finance ltd. Providing finance to businesses to make large purchases. From buying a Porsche through to buying millions of pounds worth of property and everything in between

http://www.central-finance.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Possible travel pass included and/or parking.

After this apprenticeship

Move into becoming a financial sales consultant with significant financial reward.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CENTRAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LTD

Alison Bradley

alisonb@central-finance.com

01212364550

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314758.

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Closes in 7 days (Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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