Business Administrator Apprentice Walfinch Oxfordshire

We are looking for a motivated and reliable apprentice to join our Oxfordshire branch as an administration apprentice. The ideal candidate will be confident and eager to learn with the ability to work under pressure and as part of a team. The apprentice will be in charge of the office administration and assist colleagues when necessary.

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Closing date: 16 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,804.00

    15 months and to be reviewed

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

    Total hours per week: 35.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000171632

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies.
  • Manage agendas/travel arrangements/appointments etc. for the upper management.
  • Manage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.).
  • Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data.
  • Track stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessary.
  • Submit timely reports and prepare presentations/proposals as assigned.
  • Assist colleagues whenever necessary.

Other duties include but are not limited to: 

  • General Administration.

  • Answering phones.

  • Emailing.

  • Filing.

  • Auditing.

  • Event planning.

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

Duration:

  • 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment.

Delivery model:

  • Work-based training with your employer.
  • 10 days professional training at college.
  • Approximately 12 on-site or/and Teams assessment visits per year.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required).
  • Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work.


Qualifications included:

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

End Point Assessment:

  • Knowledge test.
  • Portfolio based interview.
  • Project/improvement presentation.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

For a succesful apprentice there is opportunity to progress with in the company. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Team Player, Caring, Compassionate

Qualifications

AS Level or equivalent 4 GCSEs, including Maths and English (Grade A*- C / 9 - 4) Essential

Things to consider

Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus. This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions. As a new Apprenticeship applicant you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session please call us on 01235 216216. Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £5.28 per hour from April 2023 but many employers pay more than this. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.

About the employer

Walfinch is a family-run and owned private home care business operating across the UK. We are a National brand providing the highest level of quality, compassionate hourly at-home care.

Employer

Walfinch Oxfordshire

Address

Unit 16-17, Manor Farm

Manor Road

Wantage

OX12 8NE

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Training

Training provider

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Contact

Joshua Harris

apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

01235216216

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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