Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for an ambitious and career driven individual to join a small but mighty team! The apprentice will play a pivotal role within the business with a focus on the growth of our Luxury Hospitality desk. This a fantastic opportunity to learn about a fascinating sector and a great opportunity to earn a very good salary + benefits.

Annual wage

£14,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£14,000-£19,000 gross per annum + commission structure + bonus incentives + pay review once apprenticeship is completed

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 February

Duration

1 year 3 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

Conduct preliminary screenings to assess candidate qualifications and interest.
Monitor and optimise job postings to attract the right candidates.
Coordinate interviews between candidates and clients.
Send out interview confirmations, details, and reminders to candidates.
Smooth transition by communicating start dates, ensuring compliance paperwork is complete.
Maintain and update candidate records
Provide general administrative support to the recruitment team

You will learn how to recruit with a 360 focus; to liaise with clients and candidates and will have the opportunity to expand their network and really build their career.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 13-15

MEDIA INNOVATION CENTRE

WEDGWOOD ROAD

BICESTER

OX26 4UL

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

ABINGDON AND WITNEY 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 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.

Duration:

15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment

Delivery model:

Work-based training with your employer
10 days professional training at college
Approximately 12 on-site or/and Teams assessment visits per year
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included:

Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A* to C / Level 9 -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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Passionate
Social Media Proficient

Other requirements

Ideally must drive or be able to drive. You may be required to attend client visits in rural locations.

About this company

Shire & Wold is an Oxfordshire based staffing agency specialising in the recruitment of private domestic staff for High-Net-Worth and High-Profile clients for their UK county-side residences and estates. In addition to our domestic staffing desk, we also provide luxury hospitality recruitment for high level hotel groups, bespoke luxury accommodation, event venues, restaurants and private members clubs.

http://www.shireandwoldstaffing.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pay: -Commission Structure -Bonus incentives -Pay review once apprenticeship is completed Benefits: -On-site gym -Electic car charging -Regular team lunches and team days out -Generous holiday allowance

After this apprenticeship

On completion of the apprenticeship there will be several different opportunities for the apprentice, depending on core skill set. Either as a Consultant leading and managing a desk or within Business Administration in a Personal Assistant capacity.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Imogen

apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

01235 216216

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290120.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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