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Business Administration Apprentice (Bereavement Services) Warwick District Council

Bereavement services are offering the opportunity of a business administrative apprenticeship, working in a small team based in the tranquil location of Oakley Wood Crematorium. We are looking for someone who is compassionate and caring, having good communication skills and an excellent eye for detail.

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

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Closing date: 15 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

    Local Government Pension Scheme, Work Perks, Health and Wellbeing Scheme, Annual leave up to 31 days per annum.

    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 hours to be agreed with line manager. From time to time you may be asked to work on a Saturday and take an alternative day off in the week.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    01 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000072062

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • You will work within the Bereavement Services Team, gaining skills, knowledge and experience of burial and cremation services supporting colleagues in the delivery of the service.
  • You will assist colleagues within the team with administrative and operational work relating to burial and cremation services.
  • You will answer telephone and email enquiries from members of the public, funeral directors and clergy.
  • You will assist in accurately recording information in computer and paper systems. 
  • You will assist in the preparation/production of monthly statistics and in the preparation of invoices and accounts.
  • In your role you will also assist with front of house meeting and greeting the funeral cortege on arrival.

       

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

  • Business Administration Level 3.
  • Training to be undertaken by Heart of England Training. 
  • Training to be undertaken by day release.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Potential to progress to the next level of an apprenticeship.
  • Look to secure employment.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

Candidates will need to have a means of transportation as this rural location is not directly served by any bus routes.

About the employer

The district council headquarters are in Leamington Spa. It employs more than 500 people in a four storey building near to the River Leam. The district council deal with issues such as waste management, the collection of council tax, planning/building regulations, council housing and council house repairs. The district was created on 1 April 1974, by a merger of the former Leamington Spa and Warwick municipal boroughs, the Kenilworth urban district and the Warwick Rural District.

Employer

Warwick District Council

Address

Oakley Wood

Bishops Tachbrook

Leamington Spa

CV33 9QP

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Training

Training provider

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 15 Aug 2022