Business Administrator Apprentice

KLS MARTIN UK LTD

Reading, RG2 0NH

Closes in 19 days (Friday 10 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 December 2024


Summary

This is a fantastic position! You’ll become an integral part of the office team, assisting with the smooth running of the department and this is a great opportunity to start your career in business! APPLY NOW!

Annual wage
£15,600 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8.00 per hour = approximately £300 per week Approximately £15,600 per annum

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 8.30am- 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Sunday 12 January

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

The role will start off with completing basic business admin tasks such as:

  • Completing and processing orders
  • Handling inbound calls from clients and suppliers
  • Replying to emails (internal and external)
  • Basic admin and data entry
  • Assisting colleagues and management
  • Use of IT systems

As the candidate grows, they will be working more with our sales team ensuring they have everything that they need. This will include more responsibility.

Full training will be given in order to complete the above duties to the best of your ability. Boom Training and KLS Martin will also provide ongoing support and guidance throughout the apprenticeship

Where you’ll work

25 Boulton Road

Reading

RG2 0NH

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

BOOM TRAINING 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

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, which includes:

  • Modules covering Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours in Business
  • You'll have a personal tutor to guide you through your training
  • You will attend 1:1 sessions with your tutor every 2/3 weeks
  • End Point Assessment (online)
  • Occasional group classes with other learners
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in maths & English if required
  • Business Administrator Certificate from IFATE and City & Guilds

More information here:

https://boomtrainingltd.co.uk/courses/apprenticeships

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (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
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Confident

Other requirements

Please note - we’ll be moving to our new premises in Summer 2025. The new address will be; Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, Pincents Lane, Theale, Reading RG31 7SD (next to the big Ikea)

About this company

Our company deals with medical devices for Hospitals in the UK.

https://www.klsmartin.com/en/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Yes, there is a full-time job option after a successful 15 month apprenticeship
  • KLS Martin cares deeply about helping staff push on and develop their careers
  • There’s lots of training opportunities

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOOM TRAINING LIMITED

Amy Gould

amy@boomtrainingltd.co.uk

02380004210

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291076.

Apply now

Closes in 19 days (Friday 10 January at 11:59pm)

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