Business Administrator Apprentice

AWARENESS SOFTWARE LTD

HAZEL GROVE, SK7 5ER

Closes in 3 days (Tuesday 30 July at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 May 2024


Summary

We are looking to recruit an administrator to join our busy and expanding business. This role involves a combination of every day administrative duties as well as more challenging and demanding tasks that are assigned on an ad-hoc basis - full training will be provided. You will receive a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship qualification

Annual wage
£14,500 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
9:00am-17:00pm Monday- Friday

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 5 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

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Qualification 

Where you’ll work

UNIT 5

RHINO COURT

STATION VIEW

HAZEL GROVE

SK7 5ER

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

MACCLESFIELD 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

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 5/C+)
    • Maths (grade 5/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
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Willing to learn
    • Can do attitude.
    • Enthusiastic

    Other requirements

    Based at our offices in Hazel Grove, good rail and bus links Right to work share code is required should this be appropriate CRB check will be carried out by employer Attendance at all apprenticeship training is essential 20 days annual leave (incremental scheme in place for permanent staff) Workplace pension (when eligible) Access to on line training platforms Quarterly corporate social events Monthly team lunch day Workplace recognition awards

    About this company

    Established in 1999, founded on the principles of delivering a no-stone-unturned, professional IT service at a fair and agreed price. At ASL we believe we have the best people and tools in place to deliver the right solutions to our customers. We invest in our people and the technology they use to ensure we deliver our vision.

    http://www.aware-soft.com (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    After completion of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full time positions within the business. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

    Maxim Business Training

    apprenticeship.recruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

    01625410022

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000251630.

    Apply now

    Closes in 3 days (Tuesday 30 July at 11:59pm)

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