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Business Support Apprentice Kier Group

We’re looking for a Business Support Apprentice to join our Kier Highways team based in Birmingham. Within this role, you can enjoy discounts at high street brands, gaining a recognised qualification, working on exciting projects and even more. You will be supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers.

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

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Closing date: 17 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    7 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000126148

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a Business Support Apprentice, you’ll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in keeping over 27,000km of roads flowing across the UK.

Your day to day will include:

  • Maintaining records and files, ensuring they are stored in the correct manner
  • Communicating with customers to answer and queries and resolve issues
  • Opportunity to work with different areas of the business including safety, health, environmental, quality assurance and social value

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

You will also study for a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification with support from our experienced teams - giving you the practical skills and expertise to excel in your career.

How training will be delivered is to be confirmed.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will have all the practical skills and academic knowledge to excel in your career, with numerous progression opportunities within Kier and even the chance to study further higher qualifications.

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, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Level 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Level 4) Desired

About the employer

Did you know Kier has been placed in the government’s top 100 apprentice employers? You can trust us to help shape your future. Kier Group has long believed that we all have the potential to shape our world – and leave a lasting legacy. So bring your talent and ambition to our team and you’ll be given the scope and opportunity to achieve just that - investing in your own future, building your expertise and contributing to a diverse culture that’s helping shape the world of tomorrow.

Employer

Kier Group

Address

142 Thimble Mill Lane

B7 5HR

Contact

emergingtalent@kier.co.uk

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Training

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE 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: 17 Mar 2023