Business Administration / Project Support Apprentice

Summary

Ground Up Solutions Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to become a core member of our day-to-day operations. This will range from back-office planning to liaising directly with clients ensuring we complete projects safely, on-time and within budget. We work in multiple industries ranging from utilities, construction and maintenance

Annual wage

£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

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Potential for salary increase depending on performance

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

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

Booking in plant and equipment
liaising/planning with our internal resource
Creating and arranging documentation
Carrying out compliance checks
Issuing Purchase Orders
Liaising with clients
Reviewing basic financial information

Where you’ll work

Ivy Mill

Crown Street, Failsworth

Manchester

M35 9BD

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

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY 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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date
Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths will be provided for those without GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) if required

Requirements

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
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

There is potential but not critical opportunities to go out on our sites to have a better understanding of the works we undertake. We will provide the necessary basic qualifications to be able to do so.

About this company

Ground Up Solutions Ltd provide a package project management solution service to a variety of sectors ranging from general construction, facilities, utilities, renewables and events. Utilising internal resource, plant and equipment GUS completes an array of projects bringing together operations such as Contract Lifting, MEWP hire & Operation, off-road vehicles, civil engineering, specialist climbing, maintenance, storage/ logistics, TM and much more whilst providing the necessary skilled labour to complete the required task.

http://www.gusgroup.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

We aim to progress the applicant towards project management with the skills they develop from the apprenticeship scheme

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