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Business Administration Apprentice WORKSTAYS SA LTD

Works Stay are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team as an apprentice Business Administrator. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration

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Closing date: 16 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50 to £18,525.00

    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

    • Flexibility to work hours between 08:00 - 20:00 • Based at our office on Newport Road • Typically your working hours will be Monday to Friday, however to align with our customers some out of hours, Saturdays and evenings are included.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    10 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000056896

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Our customers will look to you to support them in their accommodation journey. You'll act as a trusted expert, providing them with the knowledge they will need to make the most of their stay. Day to day, you’ll be:

  • Supporting clients.
  • Updating and creating content for our social media channels
  • Identifying prospective new clients to generate business growth
  • Networking and developing new client relationships
  • Completing outbound calls to customers to grow and maintain the relationship
  • Full finance and invoicing will need to be completed, on multiple platforms
  • Filing and uploading documents to various portals on the internet
  • Taking notes/ minute taking of various meetings
  • Filing and uploading documents to various portals on the internet.
  • You’ll proactively support clients looking to book accommodation.
  • Organise sub-contractors.
  • Updating social media content using linked, Facebook, twitter and Instagram
  • To work with the branch team to acquire, grow and retain quality customer relationships via regular customer care calls
    to build rapport and trust with customers in both face to face and virtual environments and provide them with the right options for their circumstances
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine interest building relationships
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Social media and content creation
  • Attending networking and conference events

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

  • Day Release
  • Level 3 Qualification in Business Administration 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C/4 or Above) Essential

Things to consider

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews. Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.

About the employer

A family business operating serviced accommodation in Teesside. With over 50 houses. Ranging from 1 bedroom apartments to 8 bedroom company houses. Workstays always have the availability to house your employees under 1 roof.

Employer

WORKSTAYS SA LTD

Address

90 Newport Road

Middlesbrough

TS1 5JD

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Training

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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