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Business Administration Apprentice DFDS A/S

To provide administration assistance to the Fleet Crewing department, including filing and data recording. Supporting the Crewing Support Officer in the creation of the roster and manning of the vessels.

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Closing date: 07 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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 to Friday 9 am to 5 pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    14 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    29 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000049876

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

To provide administration assistance to the Fleet Crewing department, including filing and data recording.
 

  • Supporting the Crewing Support Officer in the creation of the roster and manning of the vessels.
     
  • Assist in arranging meetings, seminars and corporate events, including equipment and provisions as required.
     
  • To become fluent and knowledgeable on various Microsoft applications and other internal software systems as required.
     
  • Assist in producing presentations and material for meetings.
     
  • Assist in the administration of travel requirements for the management team, and other staff as required.
     
  • Take and produce accurate minutes and action points as required.
     
  • Travel onboard vessels and visits to other ports for various requirements.
     
  • Participate in various projects with the Department and Business Unit as required, including research and procurement.

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

Business Administraiton Level 3 

Functional Skills Level 2 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possible permanent position on completion of the apprenticeship. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 9-3) Desired

About the employer

DFDS provides ferry and logistics services in Europe and Turkey, generating annual revenues of DKK 17bn. Our 8,000 employees are located on ferries and in offices across 20 countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, is headquartered in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Our unique network of 24 ferry routes on a fixed schedule, 55 ferries, 8 port terminals, 9,000 trailer and container units, and 8,000+ local ferry and logistics experts across Europe and Turkey will secure on-time delivery, every time. At DFDS Logistics, we provide flexible, cost-efficient and on-time, door-door, full- and part-loads, ambient and temperature-controlled transport, and supply chain solutions to producers of a wide variety of consumer and industrial goods. In close partnership with retailers and manufacturers, we develop and provide performance-enhancing logistics solutions like warehousing services and just-in-time/sequence concepts. All our solutions are supported by a European network of road, rail and container carriers and DFDS’ extensive network of ferry routes, drivers, and trucks. This makes DFDS the largest company combining short sea shipping and logistics in Northern Europe.

Employer

DFDS A/S

Address

Unit 15- 20 Whitfield Court

Whitfield

CT16 3PX

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Training

Training provider

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

Contact

Louise Spring

louise.spring@sr-apprenticeships.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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