Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship - Placement & Promotions

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

West Midlands, WS9 8UG

Closes in 17 days (Monday 18 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 October 2024

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Summary

We are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our dynamic Recruitment team! This role is perfect for those eager to dive into all aspects of onboarding and recruitment, while working collaboratively with our internal and external teams.

Annual wage
£14,500 a year

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Rewards vary but include: Stakeholder pension (7%ER and 3% EE contributions) 3 x salary non-contributory life insurance 25 days leave, plus bank holidays / long service awards Private healthcare (optional)

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Thursday 8:30am- 4:30pm Friday 8:30am- 2:30pm

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Engage with the Community: Represent In-Comm at local schools, colleges, and career events on apprenticeships throughout the West Midlands, Staffordshire, and Shropshire area.

Plan and Promote Events: Organise and market exciting Open Days and STEM projects in schools to connect with potential apprentices.

Collaborate Across Teams: Work seamlessly with our Sales, Recruitment, and Operations teams to streamline processes and enhance recruitment efforts.

Boost Apprenticeship Awareness: Develop and manage spreadsheets and IT systems to track and nurture potential applicants for our apprenticeship program.

Create Engaging Content: Partner with external departments to craft captivating social media posts and marketing materials that promote apprenticeship opportunities.

Candidate Selection: Participate in the candidate shortlisting process and coordinate interviews to find the best talent.

Eligibility Checks: Conduct thorough eligibility checks for all candidates entering the program to ensure compliance and readiness.

Build Partnerships: Forge and maintain meaningful relationships with companies to advocate for our apprenticeship offerings.

General Administration: Assist with essential administrative tasks, including phone communications, photocopying, scanning, and email correspondence.

Where you’ll work

12 Vigo Place

Aldridge Walsall

West Midlands

WS9 8UG

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

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES 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

    This is an 18 month Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship. You will be required to attend workshops (2 days a week for 5 weeks) which will either be carried out onsite or externally.

    The apprenticeship will also cover:

    • Level 3 Business Administrator Standard
    • Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
    • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
    • 20% off the job training

    More training information

    In-Comm have developed a simple, but effective approach to bridging the country’s skills gap with a focus on building strong relationships with employers. Doing so ensures employers get access to programmes that deliver them the right type of learner, the right upskilling opportunities and the specialist assistance they need to improve quality or business systems.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English & Maths (grade 9-6 as a minimum)

    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
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Previous public facing role
    • Confident
    • Driving licence preferably

    Other requirements

    Driving licence, or working towards a licence, would be preferable in order to travel to schools and other events. Previous experience in a customer facing role would be advantageous, part time or other.

    About this company

    Rated by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’, In-Comm is now one of the UK’s leading providers of engineering apprenticeships, training, upskilling and business services, working across more than 10 sectors and with 250 different companies. We combine 35 years’ experience with continuous investment in our academies to deliver employers access to bespoke training plans, qualifications, consultancy and managed services covering: Apprenticeships Business Support Continuous Improvement Leadership & Management Quality Compliance Safety Compliance Skills Auditing & Growth Technical Development

    http://in-comm.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Full time position on completion of the apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

    Jayne Guest

    01922 457686

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282344.

    Apply now

    Closes in 17 days (Monday 18 November at 11:59pm)

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