Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

We are currently seeking a Business Administrator Apprentice to join our team in Darwen. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain practical experience in a business administration role and develop their skills in a supportive and professional environment.

Annual wage: £10,649.60 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00
32 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 10 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

As a Business Administrator Apprentice, you will be responsible for providing general administrative support to the business. This will include a range of duties such as:

Answering and redirecting phone calls in a professional and courteous manner
Managing and responding to emails efficiently
Assisting with sales order processing and ensuring timely delivery to customers
Collaborating with suppliers, retail, and trade customers to ensure smooth business operations
Updating websites and social media platforms to promote the company's products and services
Maintaining accurate and organised filing systems
Supporting logistics activities, including coordinating shipments and maintaining inventory records
Assisting with photocopying and document preparation as needed
Conducting data input and ensuring accuracy and completeness of information
Performing any other general administrative duties and ad-hoc tasks as assigned by management

If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to kick-start your career in business administration, we encourage you to apply for this apprenticeship. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills align with the job requirements.

As an apprentice, you will receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to gain a recognized qualification while gaining real-world experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Where you’ll work

ALMOND STREET WORKS

ALMOND STREET

DARWEN

BB3 2SD

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

TRAINING 2000 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

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, QCF
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Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Technology (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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Please do not contact Company directly. Please note; we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply ASAP if you wish to be considered for this role.

About this company

MollyDoo Baby is synonymous with the high quality manufacture of baby & children's mattresses, supplying the nursery trade, furniture, hotel, leisure, educational, childcare & health industries. Based in Lancashire, historically famous for manufacturing & textiles, we specialise in the manufacture of all types of baby & children's mattresses with a variety of fillings and coverings.

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

After this apprenticeship

To be offered a full-time position once apprenticeship is complete.
The opportunities in the world of business are endless. Many apprentices start in business administration, customer service or accountancy, which are great stepping stones into lots of exciting careers. You can go on to specialise in a particular field and into management
You will find people who started in administration working in all professional areas and at all levels
If you are good at IT and enjoy working with others then a Business Apprenticeship could give your career a great start

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Morgan Horne

morgan.horne@t2000.co.uk

0125454659

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288310.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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