Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

Are you an ambitious individual looking to build your career in business administration? Do you want to develop a wide range of professional skills while supporting a dynamic company? If so, this apprenticeship opportunity at Omnia Machinery might be perfect for you! They are looking for a Business Admin Apprentice to join their team.

Annual wage: £14,196 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday Monday - Thursday: 07:45 - 16:30 Friday: 07:45 - 13:45
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 12 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

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting our team across various departments, gaining practical experience in a broad range of business activities. You’ll work closely with staff and management while developing essential skills that will set you up for a successful career.

Key Responsibilities:

Coach Team Members: Support and mentor staff to improve processes and teamwork
Meeting Organisation & Minutes: Arrange meetings, set agendas, and take accurate minutes
Lead Projects: Take ownership of projects such as process improvements, office setup changes, and more
Use IT Software: Gain proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and our Management Information Systems (MIS). You will also get exposure to invoicing processes
Written Communication: Draft professional emails, letters, and other forms of business correspondence
Digital Platforms: Assist with managing digital platforms
Proposal Creation: Help prepare business proposals for internal and external stakeholders
Data Recording & Analysis: Keep accurate records and analyse data to inform business decisions
Problem-Solving: Tackle challenging or complex situations, such as handling complaints and resolving issues
Coach & Mentor: Gain experience in coaching and mentoring colleagues to foster continuous development

What You’ll Learn:

Effective time management and organisational skills
Leadership and project management techniques
Advanced IT skills including the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and Sage
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle complex situations and provide customer service solutions
Training within the accounts department

Where you’ll work

1 Bentley Avenue

Cowpen Lane Industrial Estate

Billingham

TS23 4BU

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

MIDDLESBROUGH 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

Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

Based in Teesside, England Omnia Machinery are global suppliers of heavy plant and construction machinery, we source the best quality used machines from our trusted suppliers. Run by Directors Ashley Vaughan, Sam Brown and Jonathan Rea we aim to provide the highest level of customer service possible. We will help you before, during and after the purchase of your machine enabling you to buy in confidence.

https://www.omniamachinery.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential permanent position for the right candidate with the administration team, or if there is interest it could lead into the accounts team.

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