Business Support Apprentice

BENINCA AUTOMATION UK LTD

NEWBURY, RG14 5RL

Closes in 20 days (Friday 16 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 April 2024

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Summary

The team at Beninca offer a friendly, supportive environment where apprentices flourish. If you're hardworking and eager to develop your skills & looking for a really varied apprenticeship in business then this will give you an excellent foundation to build your career, and where you will be supported with your next steps within the organisation.

Annual wage
£15,000 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
Monday to Friday between 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 27 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

The apprentice will work towards the Business Administrator Standard. This will be delivered through group training once a month at our centre in Newbury and 1-1 training and review meetings.

Maths and English Functional Skills will be delivered either remotely or in person if required.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 4

PLENTY CLOSE

NEWBURY

RG14 5RL

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

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

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 4 or C)
    • maths (grade 3/D)

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Professional

    Other requirements

    This apprenticeship is available now, ideally candidates need to be able to start in May or early June.

    About this company

    Beninca UK, a satellite branch of Automatismi Benincà SpA, was formed in February 2010. With a vast amount of experience of the gate automation industry, our knowledgeable and friendly staff are always here to help. Situated in Newbury, Berkshire we are well located to serve the whole of England, Scotland and Wales with the best before and after sales service in the industry. With the backing of Beninca Group PLC based in Northern Italy we have some of the most innovative and reliable gate automation and access control products there are to offer. Our strategy is simple, we offer quality, reliable products to industry professionals but what sets us apart from our competition is our focus on customer service. Our customers are the most important aspect of our business, we are dependent on you, you are not dependent on us. We keep things simple and have the flexibility to offer the personal touch to our before and after sales service.

    https://benincauk.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Ongoing training and development are encouraged.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

    Rachel Eaves

    rachel@wbtc-uk.com

    07922 426414

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000247292.

    Apply now

    Closes in 20 days (Friday 16 August at 11:59pm)

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