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Apprentice Contract Administrator RHODAR LIMITED

A fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to kickstart their career in Contract Administration. The successful applicant will be working towards a Level 3 Business Administration with Babington.

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Closing date: 29 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    30 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000050098

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Supporting the existing Administration team in a friendly office environment, your main tasks will be the following, however there is excellent opportunity for progression within the team as we train you on more interesting tasks:

  • Responsible for the administration and management of client instructions.
  • Liaise with policy holders, supply partners and clients and keep them well informed at all times of any progress or delays.
  • Answering telephone calls from policy holders/homeowners and clients, dealing with queries in a professional manner.
  • Book and co-ordinate removal teams, ensuring that all site staff are fully utilized when planning works.
  • Organise the works within SLA and ensure all completed works are ready for invoicing.
  • Daily courtesy calls to customers for upcoming planned works, to ensure everything is in place for works to be completed successfully and on time.

We offer fantastic training opportunities in a busy but informal office, along with the attractive benefits package as you progress.

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

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. All apprentices are required to complete and evidence 20% of the job learning whilst on their apprenticeship.

In addition, the apprenticeship will be delivered primarily on our online platform, Babington Online and you will receive full support from our dedicated team of Training Advisors via workshops, webinars and regularly scheduled reviews, conducted by Skype and/or Phone.

Our Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship programme consists of the following:

  • Functional Skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA) conducted by an external provider (Presentation or project, interview and knowledge test)


The End-Point Assessment (EPA) is designed to enable apprentices to demonstrate that they are fully conversant in the skills knowledge and behaviours expected of individuals at this level. It is designed to provide assessors with a holistic view of the apprentice, and to allow them to assess to what extent the apprentice meets or exceeds the apprenticeship standard.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Future employment with the company and apprenticeship progression.

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

As a company we offer very attractive terms and conditions, which includes competitive salaries, pension, 25 days holiday (+ statutory bank holidays) per year, full employee assistance programme and onsite parking. Business shuts down over Christmas. We are an ambitious forward-thinking business with great opportunities for career development. Our commitment to our employees learning and development was acknowledged in 2015 & 2019 when we were awarded the Investors in People award. The current National Minimum Wage for an apprentice is £4.30 an hour. This rate applies to apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. Apprentices must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over and have completed their first year. The minimum wage rates are £6.45 an hour for 18-20 year olds and £7.70 for anyone aged 21 and over.

About the employer

Rhodar is a leading company in asbestos removal, demolition and remediation services, with a proven track record for delivering high-end projects throughout the UK. Combined with our Passive Fire Protection expertise, we’ve been providing exceptional service since 1976, and have earned our enviable reputation for uncompromising quality along the way. Supported by over 500 employees at 14 facilities nationwide, our highly trained teams are trusted by major corporations to offer a specialist enabling works solutions covering our core disciplines either individually or collectively across both public and private sectors. Our commitment to health and safety underpins everything we do. Our vision is to maintain our market leading position, developing long-term client relationships; our mission is to maintain the highest industry standards of service and performance. In pursuit of excellence, Rhodar is your trusted partner for all construction enabling works.

Employer

RHODAR LIMITED

Address

Unit C Astra Park

Parkside Lane

Leeds

LS11 5SZ

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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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