Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

Trafford Carers Centre is seeking an inspiring individual to join the team as a Business Administration Apprentice. The post holder will need to exercise initiative, good judgement and react to unplanned and irregular events. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a career where you can make a positive impact within the community.

Wage

£16,830 a year

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£16,830 per annum, rising to £22,222 following successful completion of apprentice programme

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm. Occasionally you may be asked to work outside office hours, time off in lieu will be provided on these occasions.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 2025

Duration

1 year 10 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Supporting operational delivery of the Carer Support Fund
Organising stationary deliveries and other ad hoc office supplies
Updating internal noticeboards around the office
Desk set ups for new starters and other onboarding tasks for new starters
Co-ordinating events, including booking meeting rooms and ordering lunch
Facilities building checks
Ensuring our colleagues have the tools to deliver their role well
Support the departments (Casework, Carer Engagement and Senior Management) with any ad-hoc duties
Handling telephone and email communication with customers
Greeting visitors and managing signing in requirements
Creating accurate reports and documents
Managing stationery and ordering supplies
Maintaining the information database
Performing general office duties (filing, photocopying, preparing documents)
Other ad-hoc support

Partnerships and Communications:

Excellent people and relationship building skills are essential
A professional manner
Good organisational and administrative skills
The ability to work well in a team
Willing to learn and committed to continuous improvement
Competence in Microsoft Office
General Responsibilities
To adhere, develop and implement Trafford Carers Centre policy portfolio, including Equal Opportunities, Code of Conduct, Health and Safety and Disclosure of Information Policies.
To work with the CEO and senior team to maintain the quality standards system.
To accept supervision from the Chief Executive Officer.
To undergo training and development as is necessary to maintain appropriate performance in the post.
To attend all staff, trustee meetings and organisational events such as the AGM and open days as required.
To keep records and statistics for effective monitoring of the service, ensuring that all files and information are kept in accordance with Trafford Carers Centre’s policy on confidentiality and data protection.
In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to take care of your own health and safety at work and any ‘staff’ you support in addition to clients and visitors you are working with.
To undertake any other reasonable tasks consistent with the grade and purpose of the post.

Where you’ll work

9 SPRINGFIELD ROAD
SALE
M33 7XS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

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 in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Non judgemental
Caring & compassionate nature
Enthusiastic
Willingness to learn
Organised
Reliable

Other requirements

The role will be quite varied in tasks and as it is in the majority office based this will involve a lot of sitting down at a computer. There will be a need to answer calls, meet & greet visitors and speak with carers following appropriate training. The role will support the admin and finance team and will involve a high level of accurate record keeping. As a reasonably small employer, staff can often be asked to support activities and events to aid delivery of the service.

About this company

Trafford Carers Centre is an independent charity that supports unpaid carers; people who provide informal care to a family member, friend or neighbour. Through Trafford Carers Centre unpaid carers can access a statutory carers assessment alongside receiving support, information and advice. The service delivers a large carer engagement programme that provides health checks, counselling, peer support groups, activities, events and volunteering opportunities. Trafford Carers Centre works in partnership with Trafford Council, Trafford’s Integrated Care Partnership, Trafford Community Collective and a number of VCSFE organisations to support identification and meet carers needs in Trafford.

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After this apprenticeship

We hope to maintain employment following completion of the apprenticeship to offer a permanent position as a business administrator.

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