Admin Apprentice

THE WALL EXCHANGE LTD

Hull, HU9 1EQ

Closes in 25 days (Monday 16 December at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 November 2024


Summary

We have a new and exciting role with a local company looking for an Admin Apprentice to join their team to grow with the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for the admin and customer service for the company. This is a great opportunity to grow and contribute to a dynamic team while developing administrative skills.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

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

  • Daily office operations and ensure a welcoming environment for staff and visitors.
  • Perform clerical duties including data entry, filing, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Handle incoming calls with professionalism, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette.
  • Assist in scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings for team members.
  • Maintain office supplies inventory and place orders as necessary.
  • Support the team with administrative tasks using Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to streamline processes and improve office efficiency.

Where you’ll work

Unit C

Williamson Street

Hull

HU9 1EQ

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

HULL BUSINESS TRAINING CENTRE 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

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration consisting of:

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics (if applicable)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if applicable)

You will be required to attend a half-day session with HBTC where you will work towards any functional skills (where needed) that you have to take. Additional off the job training will also be required as part of the Apprenticeship. There will also be an end point assessment. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • maths (grade 4)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this company

Transform your interior with The Wall Exchange - passionate about bringing affordable, stylish wall panels to homes and businesses across the UK. Whether you're looking to refresh your living room, create an impressionable office entrance, or add warmth to a retail space, we have the perfect product solution.

After this apprenticeship

After the Apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for you to advance in the workplace or go on to higher education. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL BUSINESS TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

Mya Buckingham

mya@hullbusiness.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287746.

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Closes in 25 days (Monday 16 December at 11:59pm)

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