Apprentice Business Administrator

Summary

Schools Mutual Services are excited to announce that they are looking for an Apprentice Administrative Officer to join their friendly and professional team in their Head Office in Newcastle to help with screening candidates, create job adverts and manage systems. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a unique and growing company that rewards hard work and fully supports its employees as they progress.

Annual wage

£13,650 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

35 Hours per week - 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 19 August

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

Where you’ll work

Amber Court

William Armstrong Drive, Newcastle Business Park

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 7YA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Minimum Grade A*-C/4-9)
Maths (grade Minimum Grade A*-C/4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills

Other requirements

Please ensure that you can travel to this employer for a 9:00am start at their Newcastle office. Please check your travel in advance of applying for this position. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible working, free car parking, monthly paid staff events, opportunities for progression and up to 13 weeks of working hours of 9am-3pm. Some duties involves working with client across the region, so drivers license is preferred.

About this company

Schools Mutual Services are the Education Recruitment industry’s first ‘not for profit’ recruitment service which is owned by its customers. Schools Mutual Services are a pioneering business that has been set up to serve Schools across the United Kingdom for Temporary and Permanent Recruitment. The company’s growth aim is to see its unique not for profit business model expand across the United Kingdom and by 2025 they aim to be a reputable and well-known business that clients want to be part of.

After this apprenticeship

The company are looking for someone to stay with them for the long-term and develop a strong career within their team. The right candidate will be provided with the opportunity to progress with further qualifications and experience within the company and receive Professional Development Training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Millie McLocklan

mmclocklan@accesstraining.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000187258.

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Closes in 19 days (Thursday 15 August at 11:59pm)

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