Business Admin Apprentice at Blues and Twos Credit Union BLUES & TWOS CREDIT UNION

This position will be responsible to the Office Manager and as a Member of the office team you will be involved in delivering a high level of customer service and best value in an effective and efficient manner whilst learning all aspects of the qualification and our credit union business.

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Closing date: 29 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,115.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000187490

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This position will be responsible to the Business Manager and as a Member of the office team you will be involved in delivering a high level of customer service and best value in an effective and efficient manner whilst learning all aspects of the qualification and our credit union business.

On a day-to-day basis you will work across the organisation

- Assisting members with their account transactions and enquiries

- Administration, finance & processing of applications together

- Reaching out to members using various communication methods including social media, chat, telephone and email.

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

Business Administrator -  Level 3

This Apprenticeship is completed within the workplace. You will be assessed through written work and observation throughout your training. You will be given time by your employer to complete portfolio work, attend training, workplace shadowing and any other opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Progression within the business admin industry

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, motivated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Any (Grade A*-D/ 9-3) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Any (Grade A*-D/ 9-3) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Any (Grade A*-D/ 9-3) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/ 9-4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-D/ 9-3) Essential

Things to consider

In order to progress your application, we will require you to complete additional paperwork and complete a BKSB assessment. The information will be sent via email if you meet the entry requirements set by the employer and linked training provider for the vacancy. Please check your junk mail whilst the vacancy is open. Until we receive the above, we are unable to progress your application so please monitor your emails. For more information on the NMW, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

For over 30 years Blues and Twos has been encouraging members to save regularly. With over 9,000 members and numbers increasing daily from our active encouragement for new members and new employer partners to join us, being a part of this credit union in Preston.

Employer

BLUES & TWOS CREDIT UNION

Address

Saunders Lane

Hutton

Preston

PR4 5SA

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Training

Training provider

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Contact

Charlotte Ward

ward.c@runshaw.ac.uk

01772622677

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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