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Business Administration Apprentice Blinds Plus

Blinds Plus is the UK’s fastest growing family run blinds company and are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice!

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Closing date: 02 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    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

    Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    13 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000086494

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a result of continued growth, we are now looking to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice. This position offers prospect of progression and further development for the right candidate.

The role will entail:

Processing orders placed online or via email on an inhouse system

Answering questions and queries via; telephone, email or social media
Dispatching goods; generating courier labels and uploading tracking information to the customer’s order.

Sending relevant samples to the end user

Updating relevant orders and ensuring the customers is aware of any updates.

Taking payments via card.
Photocopying and scanning. Any other tasks/duties as requested by the manager.

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

The Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard is an 18 month Apprenticeship which will be delivered within the workplace. There will be monthly live taught sessions delivered via an online platform. The Apprenticeship will include;

Level 3 Diploma for Business Administrator standard
Level 2 Functional Skills English
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths
Preparation for end-point assessment
End-point assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential employment on successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4) Desired

About the employer

For more than 20 years Blinds Plus has been manufacturing high quality blinds at competitive prices. • We’re a local, family run business • We’ve been manufacturing blinds from our factory since 2001 • All our blinds are made-to-measure to ensure they fit perfectly • We’re growing. Fast! • We only use top quality materials • Our customers recommend us! Our family run business has grown rapidly and our expertise in blinds means you will benefit from our passion and customer focused approach.

Employer

Blinds Plus

Address

UNIT 3 THE OLD GARAGE

HINGHAM

WYMONDHAM

NR18 9HF

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Training

Training provider

POULTEC TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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