Business Administrator Apprentice Lipson Co-operative Academy

Enable the Trust to realise its mission to ‘Transform lives, strengthen communities and make the world a better place by providing efficient, effective and professional administrative support. Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed.

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Closing date: 14 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,437.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday between 9am until 15:00

    Total hours per week: 38.6

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    24 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000246844

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Working under the instruction and guidance of the Business Lead, provide general administrative support duties, including answering incoming calls and taking messages, booking meeting rooms, typing, filing, collating and distributing information   
  • Take an active role in the administration of suspensions
  • Be willing to undertake First Aid and Fire Marshall training
  • Establish constructive relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues
  • Undertake reception duties and cover for absent colleagues where neccasary

The training you will be getting

  • Business Administrator L3 
  • Employer location / Online assignments 
  • Five days with the employer

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • The possibility of a position with the employer on completion of apprenticeship 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Patience, Physical fitness, Follow clear instructions, confidence, Effective team player

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

Able to use technology e.g. word, excel

About the employer

We believe in valuing our people and putting them first. This starts with our students, whose best interests shape every decision we make. However, we also look after and cherish our amazing staff and welcome the contribution of our parents. We insist on the highest quality in everything we do. We have extremely high expectations in every aspect of our work and will do things only if we can do them to a really high standard. In order to do this, we sometimes have to say ‘no’ to things.

Employer

Lipson Co-operative Academy

Address

Bernice Terrace

Plymouth

PL4 7PG

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Training

Training provider

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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