Business Administration Apprentice – Operations

SOVEREIGN FIRE & SECURITY LTD

BRISTOL, BS11 0RS

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

Posted on 1 May 2024

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Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Business Administration Apprentice provides operational & admin support to the Engineering Team & Projects Team Assistant. The role is varied & includes general admin duties i.e- setting up clients onto our customer database, compliance admin & assisting with HR Admin including training & recruitment.

Annual wage
£13,500 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
8.30am – 5pm Mon- Fri with a 1hr lunchbreak (& entitlement to study hours)

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 26 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 apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and monthly virtual masterclasses with Yeovil College. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Business Administration Level 3 standard. On completion the apprentice will receive Business Administration level 3 qualification. Functional Skills in Maths and English may also be required depending on current level. 

Where you’ll work

UNIT 7B

ST MARTINS INDUSTRIAL PARK

MOOREND FARM AVENUE

BRISTOL

BS11 0RS

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

YEOVIL COLLEGE

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

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

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

    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
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

    About this company

    Sovereign is a well-respected company installing and maintaining highly effective fire, life safety and security systems. We offer a broad spectrum of support, from looking after the needs of major commercial clients through to protecting homes, families and individuals. From our modest beginnings in the early 1990s, we now provide some of the best services in our field and have gained prestigious contracts with blue chip companies whether in our home region of South West England or across the UK. In fact, our reputation is such that we deliver specialist international security projects for a wide range of clients, regularly travelling overseas to undertake sensitive work using the latest technology

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

    After this apprenticeship

    It is our aim for the right candidate to remain in a permanent role within the business and to develop their level of responsibilities accordingly.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    YEOVIL COLLEGE

    Vicki Davey

    victoria.davey@yeovil.ac.uk

    01935845561

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000248333.

    Apply now

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

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