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Business Support Administrator Apprentice PURCHASING SUPPORT SERVICES LTD

To execute, support and assist general administrative and customer care duties ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the office. Prepare and produce client information.

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Closing date: 15 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,772.00

    Salary will be between £12,772 - £19,207 16-17 - £245.62 18-20 - £260.62 21-22 - £352.50 23+ - £369.37

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm with 30 minutes for lunch

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    19 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000124183

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To analyse, balance and maintain statistical information
  • To ensure electronically transferred information is current, filed, traceable and retrievable
  • To action price comparisons as directed
  • To conduct telephone surveys/questionnaires, as directed (Ring rounds)
  • Supply support services to the external sales force by administration maintenance
  • Operate a customer services support function
  • To execute any reasonable administrative task as requested by the Head of Finance

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

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • End Point Assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Previous employees have moved through the admin department into office supervisor and sales roles.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Good hospitality skills, Good knowledge of Excel, Good Word Processing skills, Good time management, Approachable, Able to work in a team, Good telephone manner

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Established in 1999, Purchasing Support Services has become a leading player in the purchasing and supply management sector of the Foodservice market throughout the UK and Ireland. From our premises in Cheshire we have instigated a programme of controlled growth, initially serving the care sector and, subsequently, building an extensive portfolio of clients in the hotel, pub, leisure and fast food arenas. Through continued investment in high quality resources, Purchasing Support Services is well placed for a further period of sustained expansion in its purchasing and supply chain management activities.

Employer

PURCHASING SUPPORT SERVICES LTD

Address

MANOR LODGE

1-3 MANOR LANE

HOLMES CHAPEL

CW4 8AB

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Training

Training provider

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Contact

Tracey Chaplin

tracey.chaplin@intecbusinesscolleges.co.uk

07580 997408

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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