Business Administrator Apprenticeship HARLEQUIN OFFICE FURNITURE LTD

Harlequin Office Furniture are a leading supplier of office furniture and are looking to recruit a business administration apprentice for their team. You will undertake all aspects of administration as required within the business.

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Closing date: 10 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 May 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000131814

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

· Answering the phone to customers and transferring calls

· Reading CAD plans to generate quotes; producing quotes and processing onto Sage

· Emailing quotes to customers

· Dealing with suppliers looking at alternative products for customer orders

· Administrative support for the client managers

· Monitoring and reporting on the vehicle defects

· Managing the employee online training matrix ensuring it is kept up to date and employees’ training is tracked.

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

Level 3 Customer Service Practitioner apprenticeship standard:

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Whilst in the workplace, apprentices will also receive any additional training support and guidance required from their dedicated tutor
  • Attending weekly classes to achieve the Standard

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The successful candidate will be given the opportunity of full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent GCSE English and Maths (Grade C / 4 +) Desired

About the employer

Harlequin Office Furniture was formed in 1991 and now 28 years later, we are a leading supplier of office furniture. We have designed, planned and managed thousands of projects both nationally and internationally. These ranged from a single site office, to fully bespoke turnkey facilities. Our commitment to these 3 sectors has seen Harlequin grow into a market leader in this industry. Recently Harlequin expanded to include 2 new dedicated departments. Our HR team means that our employees are always looked after and able to deliver the service we pride ourselves in.

Employer

HARLEQUIN OFFICE FURNITURE LTD

Address

UNIT 2

DUNLOP WAY

QUEENSWAY BUSINESS PARK

DN16 3RN

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Training

Training provider

MCARTHUR DEAN TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Julie Curtis

Julie@mcarthurdean.co.uk

01482 307357

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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