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Business Administration Apprentice NATIONWIDE UTILITIES LTD

Supporting our sales departments with administrative duties, reporting to our Operations Manager and Sales Support Manager.

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £25,000.00

    For the right learner, this wage could increase between 30-35K depending on skill level

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    29 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000048510

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include:

  • Integrating with sales support processes to assist the sales team
  • Interacting with suppliers to obtain information and handle customer accounts
  • Assisting senior consultants with account management
  • Ensuring processes for sales and sales support are constantly improved and updated
  • Maintaining the company database keeping information and documents accurate and complete
  • Supply point and contract audits
  • Procurement – interacting with supplier to gain power, gas and water pricing
  • Creating customer cost comparisons
  • Terminating accounts
  • Organisation of I&C accounts
  • Support Requests (SME)
  • Ensuring the company database is kept up to date

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

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required
  • Full on-the-job training and support will be provided to enable the successful applicant to undertake the full range of duties required of the role

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possible full-time job after completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Creative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade Grade A-C/8-4) Essential

Things to consider

We are currently expanding our team having recently moved into a new office, with a new break out area containing a pool table, table tennis table and games consoles. Other benefits include: Monthly Pizza nights Staff social evenings 30% discount at our local cafe on all products 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus half a day for every year completed Health insurance, including dental and optical cover and up to 50% discount on gym membership

About the employer

Nationwide Utilities is a leading energy broker in South West London and have 19 years’ experience in this field. We work with the UK’s largest energy suppliers specialising in energy procurement, new connections and demand side response solutions.

Employer

NATIONWIDE UTILITIES LTD

Address

148 150 Penwith Road

SW18 4QB

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Training

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Contact

Jamie Dobson

Jamie.Dobson@babington.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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