Entertainment Trials Analyst Apprenticeship

Summary

Our Trials Analysts are the ones responsible for managing new features in our entertainment equipment and services through to our customers. Grow your potential as an Entertainment Trials Analyst Apprentice and join them in improving our entertainment offering for customers across the UK, all whilst earning £27,000!

Annual wage

£27,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

We’ll offer a starting salary of £27,000 with the chance to increase this at 12-months to £30,000. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, final salaries start from £35,000.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 24 March

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

We release new software releases every 6-weeks, but it’s important we know they work smoothly and effectively - that’s where you come in. As an apprentice, you will be a part of the team that handles the trial periods on our updates, making sure the quality meets expectations and delivering them to customers. You will plan and deliver technical trials in line with business requirements and solution designs, whilst meeting agreed SLAs. Day-to-day, you could be:

Collaborating with trialists to set new tasks, answer any queries they may have and resolve any problems with equipment or software they’re reviewing
Reviewing trialists tasks set previously, analysing results and presenting findings and feedback to key partners
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to define project requirements, scope and objectives

Where you’ll work

300 Wharfedale Road

Winnersh

Wokingham

RG41 5TZ

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

IMPACT FUTURES 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

Business Administrator Level 3.

This apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to become skilled in your role, and combines on the job learning and academic study, where you’ll spend approximately 20% of your working hours completing learning with one of our training providers. At the end of the programme, you’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification.

Requirements

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical

About this company

We’re Virgin Media O2. For over 20 years, we’ve grown our business on pioneers and big thinkers – and we remain at the cutting edge of fibre-optic broadband today. Through our multi award-winning services, we connect millions of homes and businesses across the UK and Ireland.  When it comes to employment vs education, our Apprentice Schemes don’t make you choose! We’re about supporting the wellbeing of our people, empowering you to learn and grow your potential, and making sure you bring your authentic self to work, every single day. Don’t believe us? 94% of our Future Careers workforce would recommend Virgin Media O2 as a great place to work!  We know what it means to be part of a team. Your job is more than the role you have, and we’re here to support you. We’re one team, with three values:  • We’re brave. We all play a part in making things happen for our customers and each other. Learn from your setbacks and push yourself to be the best you can be.  • We’re real. Our purpose keeps us true and transparent, as we delivery on our promised to each other and our customers.  • We’re together. We’re a high-performing team. Inclusivity and our customers come first in everything we do.  An apprenticeship with us will give you the opportunity to become skilled in your role, and it combines on the job learning and academic study. You’ll spend approximately 20% of your working hours completing learning with one of our training providers and at the end of the programme, you’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification! Our Apprenticeship schemes are designed to give you the knowledge, skills, experience and exposure needed to make it big. We’ve got unmissable opportunities across all areas of our business, so there’s bound to be a role for you.   Join us on one of our Apprenticeships and let’s grow together!

Company benefits

25 days holiday and your birthday off. Flexible benefits package including pension contributions, medical plans, and buying and selling holiday. Wide range of discounts on everything from days out to household bills. ...and loads more!

After this apprenticeship

At the end of the programme, you’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IMPACT FUTURES TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291334.

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Closes in 15 days (Monday 6 January)

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