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Apprentice Business Administrator DEWEY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, organised, and enthusiastic individual to work as an Apprentice Business Administrator amongst the small team at Dewey Group in Newcastle. You will be responsible for facilitating office organisation and communication by performing administrative duties, reporting directly to the branch manager.

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Closing date: 17 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,675.00

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm 1 hour unpaid lunch break

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    23 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    20 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000046331

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an Apprentice Business Administrator, you will be responsible for the following:-

Liaising with and generating potential leads
Support Line Manager to attract and retain business for clients
Support in writing job adverts and posting them online (job-boards, social media etc.)
Using CV / candidate databases to find suitable candidates 
Calling candidates to screen them for suitability to roles (current or upcoming)
Maintaining regular contact with candidates to check their availability for work, their requirements, and to answer any initial questions they may have about a role
Preparing, organising and storing information in paper and digital form
Dealing with queries on the phone and by email
Greeting visitors at reception
Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and booking rooms
Arranging travel and accommodation
Arranging post and deliveries
Taking minutes at meetings
Typing up letters and reports
Updating computer records using a database
Printing and photocopying
Ordering office supplies
Maintaining office systems
Liaising with suppliers and contractors
Liaising with staff in other departments, e.g. finance, HR
Any other duties deemed appropriate by management, including some limited travel

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Training to be provided
 

Business Administration Level 3 
Level 2 Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English if required
 
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator

 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a focused and expanding company. For the right candidate there is the possibility to expand and develop a career with the company and secure a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Positive attitude, Enthusiastic, Interpersonal skills, Self-motivated, Helpful

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C / 9) Essential

About the employer

No-one in recruitment knows the piling industry like Dewey Group does. Our dedicated professional team has vast knowledge and experience, backed by an extensive database of contacts. Together, these enable us to support you with the people, skills and plant where and when you need them. Understanding and responding quickly to your requirements is at the heart of our success. It is why we are the trusted partner to every client on every project – whatever its size, scope or duration. Our quality and professionalism are supported by comprehensive health and safety systems and procedures, high recruitment standards, excellent training and an open, honest and transparent approach to business. This philosophy has enabled us to build successful long-standing relationships with all of our clients, ranging from privately-owned UK regional businesses to global multinational organisations. Most important of all, we are constantly striving to make your experience of working with us as personal, rewarding and engaging as possible.

Employer

DEWEY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Address

Walker Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE6 2HL

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Training

Training provider

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

Contact

Louise Spring

louise.spring@sr-apprenticeships.co.uk

07485302270

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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