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Business Administration Apprenticeship Greater Manchester Police

You will provide a range of support services to Greater Manchester Police and its customers, including administration, I.T support, and excellent customer service.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: today

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,213.00

    An attractive and competitive salary is provided: £12,213 per annum, rising to £14,820 per annum (subject to satisfactory attendance, performance and qualification progress). After 12 months service, you will progress to the National Living Wage Fo

  • Working week

    Working 36.25 hours per week Monday to Friday, with hours to be agreed with your line manager once you start in post. The possible shift times are: 7am to 3pm, 8am to 4pm, 9am to 5pm, or 10am to 6pm.

    Total hours per week: 36.25

  • Expected duration

    15 Weeks

  • Possible start date

    07 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000064367

  • Positions

    120 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Apprentices perform a vital role within Greater Manchester
Police, providing excellent customer service and administrative support to members of the public, colleagues and partners. We are recruiting Business Administration apprentices and would like to attract a wide range of applicants from our diverse communities across Greater Manchester.

Successful applicants will work alongside police officers and staff in a range of specialist policing support teams.


Duties include:

  • Providing administrative support
  • Monitoring group voicemail and email inboxes
  • Dealing with general enquiries - both face-to-face and over the phone
  • Helping to collate and prepare management information

 

To see the full job description, please follow the external application link which will take you to GMP's website.

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

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths (if required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The apprenticeship will be for a period of up to 15 months, with the opportunity to apply for internal vacancies within the last 6 months. Many of our apprentices do go on to secure fully substantive roles within the organisation, upon successful completion of their programme.
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Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

Applicants will ideally be able to demonstrate a good attendance record either through school, college, voluntary work or work experience. Evidence of your ability to deliver a good service to customers and work as part of a team is also beneficial. GMP expects the highest standards of honesty and integrity from all staff, including apprentices. As you would expect, the recruitment process will include a thorough vetting process which includes the disclosure of all previous criminal convictions and cautions (including spent convictions). The skills and qualities detailed in this job description will be assessed by way of recruitment application, assessment and selection interview. GMP are recruiting for various locations throughout Greater Manchester. Applicants are strongly advised to monitor their e-mail accounts closely during the application process as essential information regarding candidates' progress will be delivered in this way. It is crucial that 'junk' e-mail folders are also monitored carefully as some individual filters may inhibit delivery of messages to your main account. Please also note that if you are invited to attend a recruitment event and interview you will be required to provide identification and proof of address documents. For further information, please click 'Complete Application'. This will take you to GMP's website where you will be able to download a document which is titled 'Job Description and Person Specification'.

About the employer

Greater Manchester Police was formed in 1974, serving more than 2.5 million people and covering an area of 500 square miles.

Employer

Greater Manchester Police

Address

Northampton Rd

Manchester

M40 5BP

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Training

Training provider

DAMAR LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must follow the external link and make a full application on GMP's website.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: today