Apprentice Business Administrator BLUEBELL DAIRY LIMITED

Bluebell Dairy Farm are recruiting a friendly, approachable business administrator to join their team, producing award-winning ice cream while operating a dairy and busy farm park at the same site. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail and will have good computer literacy to enable them to learn to use new software. Dealing with social media and email enquiries.

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Closing date: 28 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,500.00

    Free onsite parking, discounted meals in the café, extra day off for your birthday and long service award.

  • Working week

    5 days per week, Monday – Sunday, between the hours of 08.00 – 18.00.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 May 2023

  • Date posted

    06 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000130419

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

 

  • Answering phone calls
  • Dealing with social media and email enquiries
  • Entering Sales orders
  • Raising invoices
  • Maintaining batch tracking
  • Setting delivery rounds using route software
  • Liaising with deliver drivers
  • Dealing with customer bookings and refunds
  • Reconciliation of daily takings and managing petty cash
  • Assisting managers and HR with administration
  • Collating purchase invoices
  • Assisting with debt collection

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

Apprentice Business Administrators at Level 3 will be allocated a Trainer Assessor and training will be planned and delivered in conjunction with the employer to meet the individual needs of the apprentice.

The apprentice will spend 20% of their working hours in off the job activities and training.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is a possible full-time position available on completion of the apprenticeship.

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, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Due to the nature of the business hours and days will vary, therefore flexibility is essential. Weekend work will be required on a regular basis.

About the employer

Bluebell Dairy Farm is a family run business based in Derby. In 2008 they opened the doors to the public to come and purchase their award-winning ice cream in their very own tearoom. They welcome thousands of visitors every year to the farm and park attraction. They are looking for an apprentice Business Administrator to join their team.

Employer

BLUEBELL DAIRY LIMITED

Address

Brunswood Farm Locko Road

Spondon

Derby

DE21 7AR

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Training

Training provider

ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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