Business Administration Apprenticeship 2024 SELLAFIELD LIMITED

Business Administration Apprentices provide support to various departments and management teams across the Sellafield Ltd enterprise, within a variety of departments such as Group Business Services (Admin Services, Payroll, People Administration, Accounts Payable and Recruitment), Project Delivery Directorate (PDD), Document Control and Training.

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Closing date: 11 Feb 2024

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£17,026.00

Increasing to £20,309 in year 2. Higher rates are applied to those aged 21 and over. You’ll have the opportunity to benefit from an annual bonus, linked to company performance, of up to £4000*
Working week

You will be required to work typical office-based hours at Sellafield Ltd, which is 8:10am to 16:20pm. However, you may be requested to start earlier and work hours such as 7:00am to 15:10pm or 7:30am to 15:40pm. Exact working days and hours TBC

Total hours per week: 37.0
Expected duration

24 Months
Possible start date

01 Sep 2024
Date posted

08 Nov 2023
Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number

VAC1000210419
Positions

2 available

What you will do in your working day

Your role will include tasks such as diary management, arranging meetings and events, taking meeting notes and providing general admin support to the department you are supporting
You may also work as a secretary to one of the senior managers of the company
Other tasks can include support to Document Control processes and HR related activities such as Payroll, Recruitment and processing of people related transactions in line with Company Terms and Conditions

The training you will be getting

Your role will be desk based and you will have the opportunity to complete the Level 3 Standard in Business Administration whilst on the scheme, by attending a local college one day a month.

As well as acquiring administrative skills, your placements will provide opportunity to develop communication and interpersonal skills and become confident in dealing with a variety of stakeholders.

You will obtain the following qualifications:

ST0070 Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Award for Nuclear Industry Awareness (ANIA) Level 2 Qualification

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, we will look to retain you in a professional full time position at Sellafield Ltd.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science or Engineering (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

The role is suitable for individuals with a strong interest in secretarial and administrative work and will require you to have strong organisational skills. You will be liaising with different colleagues from across the organisation and therefore, will require you to have good communication skills.

About the employer

Sellafield Ltd is a global centre for nuclear engineering management. We pioneered the harnessing of nuclear power to generate electricity for the country. Now the world is watching as we set international standards in high-hazard reduction. In short, we’re at the forefront of the industry.

Employer

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

About disability confident

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Employers may need to limit the number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled people if they receive high numbers of applications.

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Address

Hinton House Birchwood Park Avenue

Risley

Warrington

WA3 6GR

Contact

GBS Recruitment

gbs.recruitment@sellafieldsites.com

019467 81000

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Training

Training provider

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

training
qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions