Business Administration Apprentice - Refurbishment Department

E PLAN ENERGY LIMITED

Shifnal (TF11 8PJ)

Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 April 2025


Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Administrator to support our Refurbishment Department. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth coordination and administration of refurbishment projects, helping the team deliver on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of compliance and quality.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 22 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Loading job onto the IT system
  • Answering calls/emails
  • Chasing paperwork
  • Uploading and chasing compliance paperwork
  • Updating programmes of work
  • Track project progress and update internal systems and reports
  • Any other business activities as discussed

Where you'll work

Unit C1
Cosford Business Park
Long Lane
Shifnal
TF11 8PJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

TELFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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

  • One day every two weeks at Telford College
  • Assigned mentor in the workplace
  • Assessor visits from Telford College
  • Level 3 Business Administrator

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5)
  • 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Confidence
  • Multitasking skills
  • Microsoft Office

Other requirements

This is a fast-paced environment, all candidates need to consider if they can handle this aspect of the role

About this company

E-Plan Energy are a growing business offering services such as boiler installations, electrical rewires, kitchen renovations and renewable energy projects

https://eplanenergy.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Senior Administration
  • Compliance-based roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TELFORD COLLEGE

Amy Walker

amy.walker@telfordcollege.ac.uk

01952642452

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317950.

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Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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