Learning and Development Apprentice

Summary

The L&D Apprentice will be based in the HR team at McVitie's Harlesden and will support a variety of teams preparing reports, data and presentations and managing Dynamic Standard Operating Procedures (DSOP’s) process by ensuring all documentation is clear, consistent and compliant.

Wage

£20,800 a year

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The salary will increase in Year 2.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration

2 years

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

You will prepare for and support new employee site inductionsTo upload and maintain DSOP’s and training records in accordance to compliance standards.
To support the Team Managers in completion of the skills training competency questions and upload on to database.
Coordinate and enhance internal and external communications across site.
Involved in preparation of reports, presentations and data analysis to support business decision-making.
Provide administrative support across manufacturing departments to ensure efficient operations.
To support cost effective projects such as sustainability.
Support the coordination of activities aligned to local charity and community engagement.
Assist the HR team with projects such as employee engagement, training days and induction programme.

Where you'll work

Waxlow Rd
London
NW10 7NY
NW10 7NY

Training

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

College or training organisation

B-SKILL LIMITED

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

The apprentice will complete a Business Adminstration Level 3 Apprenticeship with our training provider B-Skill.

The learning will be a blend of face-to-face and virtual and will be delivered over a 2 year period.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

pladis bake some of the UK’s best loved sweet and savoury biscuits and cakes including national favourites such as McVitie’s Digestives, Hobnobs and Jaffa Cakes. We are a family business at heart and spreading happiness is at the core of our shared heritage.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will be expected to step into a permanent position as the site Learning & Development Coordinator.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

pladis UK

Chris Pinder

pinderc@pladisglobal.com

+447753654306

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318830.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 23 May 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

Please apply through the pladis recruitment link.

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