Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

This apprenticeship will cover all aspects of business administration dealing with the manufacture and construction industry. Gaining knowledge in new systems, processes and about the industries. You will work alongside experienced professionals who will support you through the while process.

Annual wage: £14,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 24 February
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

Duties to include;

Using sage 50 - processing quotations and orders
Using SolidWorks - 3D drawings for the factory
Using an in-house CRM system - showing the details of all projects, customers and properties we've done and adding new details onto the system
Using BigChange - Diary management system
Any other duties that fit with your role or add to your training

Where you’ll work

HIGH PEAK WORKS

CHAPEL EN LE FRITH

HIGH PEAK

SK23 0HW

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

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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

You will receive lots of training in the workplace on how to use multiple different systems such as sage 50, SolidWorks 2024, Microsft Office and the bespoke CRM system. You'll learn in-depth knowledge about the company such as the products we sell, the people we deal with and the systems and processes that we use. You'll also gain knowledge about the construction industry and what we're trying the achieve moving forward.

More training information

You will attend on-campus training days at college every 6 weeks, you will be visited in the workplace by your college instructor-mentor who will guide you through your apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
Team working
Creative
Reliable

Other requirements

Please consider how you will get to work each day.

About this company

HD Sharmans Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance roofing and gutter systems. Our roof and gutter refurbishment systems are engineered to prevent leaks and extend building life cycles. Installed in the commercial roof sector since 1985, our market leading systems are guaranteed for up to 25 years, providing complete peace of mind to Surveyors, Facilities Managers, Property Managers and Contractors.

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

After this apprenticeship

There is excellent potential for permanent employment on completion of your apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Apprenticeships Team

feapprenticeships@blc.ac.uk

08000740099

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287853.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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Company’s application instructions

Please apply through Buxton & Leek College using the link provided or search 'BLC Apply' through your preferred search engine.

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