Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

H20 SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

Newmarket, CB8 7NB

Closes in 20 days (Friday 13 December)

Posted on 22 November 2024


Summary

Water Analysis Laboratory are based in Newmarket and they carry out biological and chemical testing. They are currently looking for a Business Administrator apprentice to join and learn within their team.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 20 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

Water analysis laboratory carries out chemical and biological testing.

General administrative tasks including:

  • Emailing customers
  • Answering telephones
  • Filing of paperwork & data entry

it would be an Ideal role for individuals looking to enter the industry.

It is important to be Professional, a good Attention to detail and have good communication and be a Team player.

Where you’ll work

H2O Scientific, Unit 2, 109 Fordham Road, Snailwell

Newmarket

CB8 7NB

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

WEST SUFFOLK 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

  • The learner will be studying the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • Day release to West Suffolk College
  • Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths and English (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

  • IT skills
  • Team working
  • Communication skills

Other requirements

This Role will be to support the laboratory staff including emailing & talking to customers on the phone, filing and scanning of paper work, and entry of data is also required so a certain level of computer literacy is required.

About this company

Small ambitious Analytical Laboratory (Chemistry and Microbiology) located in Snailwell Newmarket.

http://www.H2OScientific.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Once completed your apprenticeship there will be great growth opportunities

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

H20 SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

Scott Fisher

scott.fisher@h2oscientific.co.uk

07817529500

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288633.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 13 December)

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