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Apprentice Business Administrator Dhand Capital Ltd

The Apprentice Administrator will be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering supporting activities within the projects and delivery function, whilst supporting the senior team.

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Closing date: 28 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £180.38

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    10 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    07 Mar 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001830717

  • Positions

    1 available

The Apprentice Administrator will be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering supporting activities within the projects and delivery function, whilst supporting the senior team.

These include communications, collaboration, data collection and administration and include but are not limited to the following responsibilities:

  • Extensive calendar and diary management
  • Co-ordinating schedules, meetings and appointments
  • Arranging travel and booking accommodation
  • Providing general administrative support
  • Preparing memos, letters, invoices, statements and other documents
  • Management and oversight of business projects
  • Attending meetings with line manager and recording minutes
  • Taking meetings and reporting back with actions
  • Maintaining and monitoring budgets and expenses
  • Arranging dinners, social events and public appearances
  • Producing timelines and reviews of projects
  • Researching new business ventures or projects

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • IT literate and very competent with all basic Microsoft office programmes
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong time management and organisation skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong planning, organisation and administration skills
  • Strong time management and prioritisation skills
  • A team player with the ability to work independently

Personal qualities

• A team player with the ability to work independently • Honesty, integrity and the desire to deliver

Desired qualifications

  • Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English and maths would be desirable

Future prospects

  • May lead to full time or progression to the right candidate

About the employer

Dhand Capital is a UK-based investor, with a focus on starting, acquiring and successfully growing companies across multiple sectors. Operating within our ‘develop/build/maintain’ model, Group companies include property developer Mayfair Group Investment, main contractor Dhand Construction and Facilities Management & Fit-Out company Penguin. All Dhand Group companies have enjoyed record growth throughout 2020/21, with the sustainable expansion of a buoyant, multi-million-pound asset base and a strong portfolio of national clients and projects.

After a period of sustained and positive growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious Apprentice Business Administrator to join our team. Dhand Capital has offices in Leeds and London, with the Apprenticeship candidate being based in the Leeds office.

We pride ourselves on our dynamic and positive culture - we nurture talent, offer a wealth of opportunities for personal development and training and we promote from within wherever possible. Our fast-paced and lively working environment is complemented by a genuine company focus on wellbeing - we offer a weekly wellbeing hour for all colleagues and the opportunity to get involved in numerous charitable initiatives and social events.

Employer

Dhand Capital Ltd

Address

A

49

St Pauls Street

Leeds

LS1 2TE

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Training

Training provider

Luminate Education Group

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Leeds City College

Contact

Leeds City College 0113 2846464 apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills.

Knowledge & Skills gained from this apprenticeship:

  • Decision making
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication
  • Quality assurance
  • Planning and organisation
  • Project management
  • Managing performance
  • Regulations and laws
  • IT and presentations
  • Record and document production
  • Stakeholders

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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