Summary
Join a leading electronics manufacturing firm committed to five-star customer service. Learn strategic buying, supplier management, and technical skills across the procurement process. Ideal for Business Administration apprentices with career ambition. Potential for future sponsorship and professional development opportunities.
Annual wage
£18,500 a year
•20 Days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays (Company closes between Xmas and New Year) •Pension - You will be auto-enrolled into the Nest Pension Scheme at the commencement of your employment, but you may opt out of the plan.
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, 30-minute lunch break.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 15 March
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Learn technical and strategic elements of the procurement process
* Manage supplier relationships and vendor service levels
* Handle everyday tasks such as booking in, checking, kitting, and packing
* Assist with administrative duties and record-keeping
* Contribute to team projects and meetings
Develop skills in business communication
* Use various IT systems and software relevant to procurement and business administration
* Help organise and maintain office systems and procedures
* Support financial processes
* Assist with data analysis and report preparation
* Develop an understanding of business principles and organisational structure
* Participate in quality assurance processes
* Support compliance with relevant regulations and company policies
Where you’ll work
Unit K
Grafton Way
Basingstoke
RG22 6HY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BASINGSTOKE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
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:
* Work-based apprenticeship, no college attendance
* 6 hours per week for off-the-job training
More training information
* Aspiral Learning, the business division of Basingstoke College of Technology, provides personalised training with dedicated 1-to-1 business trainer support throughout your apprenticeship
* Our trainers offer individualised guidance to help you succeed in your professional development journey
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
* Customer care skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
Other requirements
This will be suited to someone who is doing or interested in learning about business. Good English and Maths grade results or prediction, pass or above. Excellent attention to detail. No experience is required, full on-the-job training will be provided.