Business Administration Apprentice (36192)

Summary

A unique opportunity to be a part of all aspects of Global Policing services and learn all about everything we offer, from adult training to school attendance support and everything in between.

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 - Friday, between 7.30am - 3.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 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

A normal day would include:

Diary management for the schools/training team ensuring they know where they need to be and when
Liaising with schools via email and phone to update them on attendance calls/visits or data requests submitted
Redacting sensitive information following subject access requests coming in
Keeping our online training platform up to date, adding users and creating reports for schools as requested
Administrative support to the sales team on bid writing for local councils
Keeping our sales CRM clear and tidy
Other ad hoc duties as and when needed (this is nowhere near an exhaustive list but covers the main points)

What you could go on to do:

There are many different departments within the business and, being a small business, we don’t want to pigeonhole anyone. Let's see what piques your interest during your apprenticeship and go from there. There is the opportunity to become a full-time administrator and move forward from there following successful completion of apprenticeship

How you will be supported:

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role
From global policing, we have dedicated space and time for you to focus on your apprenticeship work along with weekly catch-ups internally to review progress or any support needs you may have

What will happen next:

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team

You will then have the opportunity to find out:

More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
Any training you need to complete
What the next steps will be

How you could get there:

If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take

Where you'll work

Unit 2, The Pavillions
Bridge Hall Drive
Bury
BL9 7NX

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE GROWTH COMPANY 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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

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
Organisation skills
Team working
Proactive
Energy and enthusiasm

About this company

Established in 2015, Global Policing works with organisations like yours to make the world (and your community) a safer place to live and work. Founded by former Police Chief Inspector Shane Williams and his team of senior ex-Police Officers, we have developed our unique range of services around our own experience and the needs of our clients. This means we are ideally placed to deliver training, provide data protection services and support in other critical areas. With a huge amount of knowledge throughout our team in every area we work within, we aim to keep costs low and take as much work as possible off your hands. Our hands-on approach has made us the go-to training provider for hundreds of organisations across the North-West and beyond.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship

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