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Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice - Hitchin John O’Conner GM Limited

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our North Herts Depot as an Apprentice Administrator dealing with Grounds Maintenance and Pest Control. This is an 18-month apprenticeship and the learning provider is North Herts College. You will attend college one day per week to complete the apprenticeship.

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

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Closing date: 07 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,400.00

    £5 per hour.

  • Working week

    40 hours per week. Monday-Friday.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    14 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    20 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000098795

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?


You will join a lively team, supporting the day-to-day running of the business. On this apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to work with and gain knowledge from colleagues across departments.
You will learn all aspects of office work in this busy and varied role. Duties will include taking a high level of telephone calls, data entry, letters, completion of timesheets, work on a variety of internal PC programmes. You will need to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, outlook and excel. You will need to have a good telephone manner and a flexible and willing attitude to work and learning.
Other duties will include:
Dealing with email enquiries
Database entry
Support Pest Control Manager in all areas of Admin

Working hours are Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. The successful candidate would start as soon as possible.

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

Whilst the delivery of training and some of the content will be bespoke to employer’s needs, there are key elements that will be covered throughout. These will focus on the importance of: Effective Communication at all levels The principles of Business Administration Project Management skills Managing Personal and Professional Development Contributing to improvement of Business Performance Developing / Preparing and / or Delivering Presentations Preparing business documentation Managing and preparing for Business Meetings Storing / Retrieving / Analysing and/or presenting Business Data Basic Financial Management principles On completion of this 18 month course you will have achieved: Level 3 Business Administration

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This is a busy and varied role with an opportunity to learn all aspects of administration for this depot and progress to a more senior position over time.
After your first year you will receive a pay increase in-line with Minimum Wage for age.
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Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Administrative skills

Qualifications

Other Basic Maths (Grade n/a) Desired
Other Standard English (Grade n/a) Desired

Things to consider

At John O'Conner, we take our values seriously. These include: We strive to provide a standard of service and quality of workmanship that is second to none. We care for our staff and uphold traditional family values. We believe in acting with honesty, integrity, and openness. We recognise that our success is based upon the quality of our people, and we are committed to their ongoing training and development. We believe in paying staff and suppliers on time. Should you be an employee, client or supplier and wish to talk to someone at director level, the door is always open. Interested? Apply now and join our welcoming team!

About the employer

John O'Conner Grounds Maintenance has been established 50 years. We provide grounds maintenance services to local authorities, schools, parks and for commercial clients across the UK and Scotland.

Employer

John O’Conner GM Limited

Address

Wilbury Way

Hitchin

SG4 0TY

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Training

Training provider

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 07 Dec 2022