Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

Start your apprenticeship with Anwen Construction as a Business Administrator! This exciting role allows you to work alongside the Office Manager, gaining valuable experience while helping maintain office systems and handling administrative tasks. If you're seeking hands-on learning in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you!

Annual wage: £12,147.20 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am-4.00pm, Friday 8.30am-3.30pm with day release to Darlington College.
36 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 19 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

Assisting in office operations and procedures, by handling correspondence, administering filing systems, answering phones, greeting clients, typing and general clerical functions wherever required.
Maintain high standards of office efficiency and professionalism at all times.
Provide excellent client service both telephonically and in person.
Inputting of all invoices received, matching with delivery notes, checking prices against orders made by Company Buyer.
Assisting all other departments within the office as and when they require.
Stocking of stationary items and keeping photocopiers fully stocked as they are required.
Undertake any other activities identified from time to time.

Where you’ll work

12b Eldon Road Aycliffe Industrial Estate

Newton Aycliffe

Darlington

DL5 6UL

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

DARLINGTON 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

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
Location: 12B Eldon Road, Newton Aycliffe Industrial Estate, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6UL
Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4/C)

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
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Anwen Construction Ltd boasts over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, blending practical knowledge with innovative techniques to deliver enduring infrastructure projects and sub-structures. The company serves a wide range of clients across the Northeast, with project locations extending from the Scottish Borders to Manchester. Their long-standing presence in the industry underscores their commitment to quality and reliability in construction.

https://anwenconstruction.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There may be an opportunity to secure a long term position after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

Rosanna Lee

RLee@darlington.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283623.

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Closes in 3 days (Tuesday 5 November at 11:59pm)

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