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Business Administration Apprenticeship 2023 Level 3 - Derby BALFOUR BEATTY PLC

We have an exciting opportunity to work as a Business Administration Apprentice in our Power Business. This role with give you the opportunity to work for a market leading company, whilst gaining valuable skills and experience to ensure you develop to your full potential throughout the apprenticeship.

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

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Closing date: 31 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

    Twice annual salary review, pension scheme, flexible benefits

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    03 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000103668

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Filing, scanning, typing and emailing
  • Use a variety of Microsoft Packages (inc Word, Excel & PowerPoint) to compose and update documents
  • Deal with communications, over the telephone, written and face to face from other stakeholders 
  • Organise and service meetings by taking and preparing minutesand undertaking follow up actions
  • Work with clients to understand their unique reporting requirements
  • Assist in the creation and distribution of management information reports 
  • General Administration support to line manager and wider team

 

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

Balfour Beatty offers a comprehensive training programme in Business Administration with the opportunity of completing industry recognised vocational qualifications. You will provide effective, efficient, confidential and comprehensive administrative support to our business. As part of the Apprenticeship scheme you will be supported with gaining an Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration within 18 months.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This is a unique opportunity to work whilst you learn and develop key skills that will be valuable throughout your career – an opportunity not to be missed!

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to develop your career further within Balfour Beatty.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 x GCSEs inc. Maths and English (Grade 4/ C or above) Essential

About the employer

Balfour Beatty is the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure business. Each day our projects change people’s lives and communities for the better. We built the famous London Aquatic Centre and you’ll find our mark in all kinds of infrastructure like schools and hospitals, major roads, rail and power networks. Each year we seek the best apprentices to come and join our ever changing business.

Employer

BALFOUR BEATTY PLC

Address

West Service Road

Raynesway

Derby

DE21 7BG

Contact

Early Careers Team

early.careers@balfourbeatty.com

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Training

Training provider

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

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: 31 Jan 2023