Business Administrator Apprentice

CROWN WORLDWIDE LIMITED

London, EN1 1TW

Closes in 5 days (Thursday 26 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 September 2024

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Summary

Our Business Administration program will provide you with the skills to support and engage within different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, you will contribute to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas.

Annual wage
£15,500 a year

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2 year contract. ASPIRE at Crown Worldwide offers an immersive experience into business, with the opportunity for working in a supportive environment alongside sustained learning, and progression within the wider Crown Worldwide family

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

2

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

ASPIRE will see our apprentices working across our UK based teams in Relocations, World Mobility, Records Management, Crown Fine Art and our Workspace businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about various elements of our multifaceted business.

As part of you role you will:

  • Provide administrative support to key business functions and learn about Crown's brand and business model
  • Support and engage within different parts of the organisation
  • Interact with internal or external customers.
  • With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested
  • The role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows you to develop a wide range of skills.
  • You will spend time in more than one of our brands and we will provide extensive training, guidance and support, as well as the opportunity to experience the industry from the inside and gain valuable work experience.
  • You will also undertake a Business Administration L3 qualification with a regular work-based study day each week.

Where you’ll work

Heritage House

345 Southbury Road

Enfield

London

EN1 1TW

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

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

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

    • You will undertake a Business Administration L3 qualification with a regular work-based study day each week. Your tutor will visit you monthly for approx 3 hours per session and this training will take place in the workplace. 

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English and Math (grade A-C / 4-9*)

    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
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    Applicants without level 1 functional skills, equivalent to a GCSE 2 or 3, will be considered and if successful will be supported by their training provider to gain it during the course. They will also work towards a level 2 in English and maths, equivalent to a GCSE pass 4 Please note you may need to go to different sites to attend training. Locations are Enfield, Edmonton, Stockwell and South Ruislip

    About this company

    Crown Worldwide Group is a privately owned, global logistics company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Hong Kong. We are an extraordinary and purposeful business committed to making it simpler to live, work and do business anywhere in the world, delivered through our broad portfolio of complementary brands. Together these enable us to; relocate people’s lives and possessions, help companies move teams to new locations near and far and help them manage their workspaces. We also transport, store and install precious art collections and keep company data and records safe, yet accessible. We oversee a wide-ranging CSR program which supports local and global charities, actively champions employee wellbeing and continually seeks to reduce our environmental footprint. We are also proud of our diverse and inclusive culture. This provides all our employees with a sense of belonging which allows them to reach their full potential. We are excited to announce we will be investing in a diverse range of apprenticeship programmes in 2024 in the UK. ASPIRE will see our apprentices working across our UK based teams in Relocations, World Mobility, Records Management, Crown Fine Art and our Workspace businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about various elements of our multifaceted business.

    http://www.crownworldwide.com (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Crown offers a competitive benefits package including a pension scheme, health care program, two paid days off to undertake charity work, free fruit, and many other benefits.

    After this apprenticeship

    • ASPIRE at Crown Worldwide offers an immersive experience into business, with the opportunity for working in a supportive environment alongside sustained learning, and progression within the wider Crown Worldwide family.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

    Linsay Jones

    linsay.jones@intecbusinesscolleges.co.uk

    01788575090

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276455.

    Apply now

    Closes in 5 days (Thursday 26 September at 11:59pm)

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