Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

Peterson (UK) are offering an exciting opportunity for a Business Administration Apprentice. Peterson (UK) are an independent global logistics provider and consultancy partner. You will be working at their Great Yarmouth location and will be trained in all aspects of day to day operations of the business and provide general administration support.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Hourly Rate- £7.55 from 1st April 2025

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4.30pm, 1/2 hour lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 29 June 2025

Duration

1 year

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

Assist and provide administrative support in the area of responsibility
Assist accurately and timely collation of client operational meeting packs, utilising business systems
Obtain data from internal/external sources to populate internal/external operational Key Performance Indicators
Assist in arranging client meeting rooms/ location booking.
Record and report on all timesheets
Accurately and timely coding and inputting supplier invoices into business systems
Manage and accurately ceate all purchase order.contract call off requests within correct timescales

Where you'll work

88 South Denes
Great Yarmouth
NR30 3PR

Training

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

College or training organisation

STAFF SELECT LTD

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 Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship

20% off-the-job training, no release days all training will be done on site
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Functional Skills English (if required)
Functional Skills maths (if required)

More training information

No day release required
Coach allocated

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade Grade 4 or above)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Building Relationships
Customer Service

Other requirements

Applicant must be committed to the apprenticeship with online learning.

About this company

Peterson are a service provider in quality grain and feed.With in-depth knowledge and experience cover all aspects of supply chain across a wide range of industries and cargo types. From oil and gas to renewable energy. Feed to regenerative agriculture and textiles.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time employment - Team Leader L3

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Carolyn Marson

carolyn.marson@novatraining.co.uk

07534486764

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325291.

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