Business Administration Apprentice
NGI FINANCE LIMITED
Witney, OX28 3AB
Closes on Monday 30 September
Posted on 3 July 2024
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Summary
If you have the desire to join a friendly and well-established business in the finance sector, then this could be the role for you. As an Apprentice Business Administrator, you will joining an engaging and knowledgeable team who provide the best possible service to their clients from a variety of backgrounds.
- Annual wage
- £18,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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34 Hours per week.
Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 4.30pm & Friday, 9.00am - 3.30pm.
34 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 14 October
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
In the main you’ll be supporting senior employees with administrative tasks covering finance brokerage deals
- Your first 12 months will be a steep learning curve, but you’ll have all the support and training you could hope for. This is an amazing opportunity to really advance your learning and become a key player in the company’s continued success.
- Ideally, you’ll be strong numerically and have an interest in finance, with a view to pursuing a long-term career in this field.
- You’ll also have great interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Furthermore, you’ll need to be computer literate and have experience in using MS Office.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships will come naturally to you, which in turn will mean you’ll have the respect and confidence from your clients and peers.
- Answering the telephone, admin support, computer input, call existing customers and CRM Management
Where you’ll work
Albion House
Compton Way
Witney
OX28 3AB
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Duration:
- 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- 10 days professional training at college
- Approximately 12 on-site or/and Teams assessment visits per year
- Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
- Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
- Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification
End Point Assessment:
- Knowledge test
- Portfolio based interview
- Project/improvement presentation
What next?
The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior
support roles.
Entry criteria
Applicants are likely to have 4 GCSEs A*- C / 9 - 4, including Maths and English, or equivalent, and will need to demonstrate the ability to achieve all elements of the apprenticeship during their programme,
including working in a suitable job role.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (grade A*- C / 9 - 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Computer literate
Other requirements
Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus. This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions. As a new Apprenticeship applicant you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session please call us on 01235 216216. Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £6.40 per hour from April 2024. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.
About this company
NGI Finance was set up over 17 years ago to help better meet the needs of business customers by providing a more personal service with increased flexibility in the financial products we can offer and not being tied to just one high street bank/supplier. NGI now works with companies of all sizes across the UK to help ensure their continued success.
After this apprenticeship
- To progress into the role of full-time Account Manager
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Mike
apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235216216
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000262222.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 30 September
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