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Business Administration Apprenticeship 2023 SELLAFIELD LIMITED

Business Administration Apprentices provide support to various departments and management teams across the Sellafield Ltd enterprise, within a variety of departments such as Group Business Services (Admin Services, Payroll, People Administration, Accounts Payable and Recruitment), Project Delivery Directorate (PDD), Document Control and Training.

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

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Closing date: 12 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,215.00

    Increasing to £16,305 in year 2. Higher rates are applied to those aged 21 and over. You’ll have the opportunity to benefit from an annual bonus, linked to company performance, of up to £4000*

  • Working week

    You will be required to work typical office-based hours at Sellafield Ltd, which is 08:10 to 16:20. However you may be requested to start earlier and work hours such as 07:00am to 15:10 or 07:30 to 15:40pm.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000102175

  • Positions

    12 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Your role will include tasks such as diary management, arranging meetings and events, taking meeting notes and providing general admin support to the department you are supporting
  • You may also work as a secretary to one of the senior managers of the company
  • Other tasks can include support to Document Control processes and HR related activities such as Payroll, Recruitment and processing of people related transactions in line with Company Terms and Conditions

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

  • Your role will be desk based and you will have the opportunity to complete the Level 3 Standard in Business Administration whilst on the scheme, by attending a local college one day a month
  • As well as acquiring administrative skills, your placements will provide opportunity to develop communication and interpersonal skills and become confident in dealing with a variety of stakeholders

You will obtain the following qualifications:

  • ST0070 Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Level 3)
  • Award for Nuclear Industry Awareness (ANIA) Level 2 Qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, we will look to retain you in a professional full time position at Sellafield Ltd

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science/Engineering subject OR ICT subject (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

The role is suitable for individuals with a strong interest in secretarial and administrative work and will require you to have strong organisational skills. You will be liaising with different colleagues from across the organisation and therefore, will require you to have good communication skills.

About the employer

Sellafield Ltd is a global centre for nuclear engineering management. We pioneered the harnessing of nuclear power to generate electricity for the country. Now the world is watching as we set international standards in high-hazard reduction. In short, we’re at the forefront of the industry.

Employer

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

Address

Sellafield Site / Surrounding offices in West Cumbria

CA20 1PG

Contact

GBS Recruitment

gbs.recruitment@sellafieldsites.com

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Training

Training provider

GENII ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY 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: 12 Feb 2023