Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

Nelson and Colne College group are looking for a Business Administration apprentice to work in their busy sales and recruitment team. Working in a friendly, fast paced team you will be providing the admin support to the wider team.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8.40am- 5.00pm with an hour for lunch
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 30 November
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

To assist with the administration of paperwork and data in-line with college procedures and processes
Manage workload and highlight and queries or concerns
Keep up to date with systems and process and ensure procedures are maintained
Ensure adherence to financial processes, as required
Build collaborative relationships across College
Assist with the administration, processing and filing of paperwork involved with the Apprenticeship and Work Experience team - following college procedures and processes
Update and maintain electronic College Management Information Systems,ensuring data is collected and recorded timely and in line with data regulations/GDPR and contractual obligations
Effectively co-ordinate and provide administrative support for internal and external meetings on-site or remote via Teams or Zoom. Duties include scheduling meetings,taking minutes and arranging hospitality requests

Where you’ll work

Accrington & Rossendale College

Sandy Lane

Accrington

BB5 2AR

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

NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE

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

The apprentice will be in work 4 days a week and attend day release at the college one day per week (day to be confirmed)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade GCSE 4/C or Equivalent)
Maths (grade GCSE 4/C or Equivalent)

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
Number skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Nelson & Colne College Group Provides high quality education and training designed to serve the communities and employers of Pendle , hyndburn and the wider lancashire area

https://www.nelson.ac.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Free Parking Generous Pension Excellent annual leave allowance including a 2 week closure at Christmas Free on site gym

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there may be the opportunity to secure a permanent full time job or progress onto higher level qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE

Lauren Thomas

lauren.thomas@nelsongroup.ac.uk

01282440319

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282808.

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