Apprentice Production Administrator

Summary

We are a Publishing Services company, providing various support to all publishers, including copy chasing, creating print adverts, email campaigns, digital editions, managing advert banner campaigns.

Wage

£13,741 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

9.00am to 5.00pm, days TBC.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 26 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

We require a candidate to learn all processes and services we provide for the Publishing industry. With a view to progression to a permanent position within our company.

The day-to-day role will include using various software such as Acrobat, InDesign, Word, Excel and Outlook.
You will be creating digital editions of magazines.
You will be liaising with various advertisers and requesting copy instructions so the company can create a print or digital advertising campaign.

Where you’ll work

Classified Central Media Ltd, Unit 3, Kingfisher Heights
London
E16 2GQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

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

This apprenticeship is delivered as a weekly day release at our offices in Stratford, E15.

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard
Behaviour, Skills and Knowledge

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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
Administrative skills
Attention to detail

Other requirements

This is an office based role, please ensure you can travel to the employer before applying.

About this company

CCM produces various classified and display advertising pages for over 200 magazine titles ranging from single page monthly independents through to 100 page weekly sections for global media companies.

After this apprenticeship

There is an opportunity to secure a permanent position after successfully completing the apprenticeship.

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