Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

Taurus Health and Fitness are offering a rare chance to join a family run business, The successful applicant will be a part of the Taurus family and will enjoy working and growing in this established business. The successful applicant will gain detailed knowledge of sports nutrition and the sports nutrition business.

Annual wage: £15,470 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9.30am - 5.00pm each day.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 4 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

Speak and deal with a variety of customers
Store management
Stock control
All aspects of purchasing
Website management
Provide ideas for our Taurus Instagram and TikTok account and if willing, can appear in our videos
Keeping the store clean inside and outside
Liaise with suppliers, by email and phone
Place orders and negociate deals
Organise meetings
Diary management
Try out free samples to give feedback to suppliers

Where you’ll work

206 NARBOROUGH ROAD

LEICESTER

LE3 0DL

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

LEICESTER 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

80% of this apprentice will be working with the employer and 20% completing off the jobs hours which will include attending Leicester College, Freemen's Park Campus, one day every two weeks.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Interest in health and fitness

Other requirements

Dress code is smart casual, shoes or smart trainers. No shorts, football tops or vests.

About this company

Taurus Health and Fitness, are a small family run sports nutrition store established since 2007. They are stockists of a wide range of top sports nutrition, vitamins, health foods and more. Based on the busy Narborough Road in Leicester. They have good connections with local businesses, gyms and personal trainers.

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

Company benefits

If good progress is made a Christmas bonus will be awarded.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, there is the potential to become a permanent full-time member of Team Taurus, gaining an extensive skill set regarding sports nutrition, health and working relationships within this dynamic industry

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Puneet Kumar

pun2kenterprise@yahoo.co.uk

07817514165

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291023.

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