Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship - London Basketball Association – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

You will be required to assist and lead on key areas of LBA’s exceptional work. Most of the tasks will require using your own computer, so it is essential that you feel comfortable and confident using MS-Office software and Google-Suites.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, 30 hours per week (1 hour unpaid lunch break).
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 29 December
Duration: 1 year 4 months
Positions available: 3

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

To assist in the ongoing writing of grants, trusts, bursaries, funds, financial support and tenders for government, local authority, sports governing bodies and any other funding organisation.
To drive compelling funding campaigns and develop strong strategic partnerships with funding decision makers.
Create long-term funding strategies for the LBA to ensure its ongoing success.

Where you’ll work

Grand Union Studios

332 Ladbroke Grove

London

W10 5AD

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

LET ME PLAY 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

The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.

Milestone 1. The Organisation - (Aims, Values, Policy)
Milestone 2. IT Skills - (Systems, Record and document production, Financial processes and Professionalism and productivity).
Milestone 3. Communication – (Verbal, Digital, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Integrity and Productivity)
Milestone 4. Continuous Improvement – (Processes, Coaching and Developing others, Decision Making, Quality and Responsibility).
Milestone 5. Project Management – (Project Lifecycle, business fundamentals: Finance, Change, PESTLE, leading a project).
Milestone 6. Preparation for 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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Non judgemental

Other requirements

(Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

About this company

The London Basketball Association (LBA) is a community-focused organisation dedicated to promoting basketball as a tool for social change across London. It aims to make basketball accessible and inclusive for all, particularly targeting disadvantaged communities. The LBA runs programs to encourage personal development, physical fitness, and community engagement through basketball, as well as initiatives focused on education, employment, and social inclusion.

After this apprenticeship

Future employment opportunities.

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