Business Processes Assistant Apprentice Staffordshire County Council

An amazing opportunity to support the wider team, undertaking a range of administrative duties, maintaining records and managing data functions. The willingness to be flexible and adaptable, to show initiative, and to work independently and under pressure, constitutes key aspects to the role.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 04 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,595.00

  • Working week

    Days and times to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    14 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198537

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Provide direct administrative support to staff within the service under the direction of the Business Processes Officer
  • Maintain appropriate filing, recording and reporting systems in line with the Records Management Policy and organise archiving of records as appropriate
  • Raise orders on the County Council’s Finance System (INTEGRA) as requested, process and scan invoices through INTEGRA and similar duties as required
  • To process incoming and outgoing mail ensuring that mail is tracked as appropriate
  • To provide information from the County Council’s Finance System (INTEGRA) to delegated budget holders as directed
  • To input data onto the Community Learning Service Management Information System (YETI) including learner records as and when necessary
  • To support in the administration of meetings, systems, processes and other activity related to the smooth day to day running of the Skills and Employability team, as directed, including chasing outstanding/missing paperwork
  • To arrange meeting rooms, bookings and support staff in diary arrangements as and when required
  • To collect deliveries and visitors from post room and reception as required

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

  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
  • https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0
  • You will spend four days a week in the workplace and one day a week at Stafford College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Could lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

Staffordshire County Council is one of the largest local authorities in the UK with an ambitious vision for Staffordshire and its people. Achievement of that vision will be underpinned by the support of the County Council’s Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Directorate (EIS). The vision for EIS is to help Staffordshire’s economy grow, so that everyone has the opportunity of a good job and good prospects in a beautiful, safe, accessible, vibrant, cultural, prosperous, business friendly and sustainable county.

Employer

Staffordshire County Council

Address

1 Staffordshire Place

Stafford

ST16 2DH

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Training

Training provider

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

Contact

The Apprenticeship Hub

apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk

01785 275660

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 04 Oct 2023