Summary
We are recruiting people to join our Business Administration apprenticeship scheme who want to make a difference and develop their skills, based at our award-winning facility in Ulverston.
Annual wage
£15,000 a year
The Salary is set at £15,000 per annum for the first year of the apprenticeship. It will then increase in the second and third year.
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
3
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
Being an apprentice at Siemens Energy means you get to work on real life projects whilst also being supported on a guided learning journey. This will be a 3-year apprenticeship where you will be studying towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard at Kendal College.
College/Training will be on a day release basis where you will study towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard. The rotational element of the apprenticeship will take you through a variety of the Administration departments of the business, for example; Bids, Procurement, Project Management and Order Delivery, to gain all the specific skills and knowledge that our business needs.
Duties will include:
* Helping maintain our customer relationships, working and liaising with them in choosing our Subsea Connectors and associated products, to help increase revenue and maintain our key position and high standards within our industry globally
* Dealing directly with our suppliers, maintaining our strong relationships with them and ensuring a consistent supply of quality parts and products
* Planning and scheduling capacity through our workshops to ensure on time delivery of customers’ orders
* Helping to further enhance our all-important internal relationships between departments and colleagues
Where you’ll work
Low Mill Business Park
Ulverston
LA12 9EE
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
KENDAL COLLEGE
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
* Work towards completion of a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with structured support from Siemens Energy and the learning provider
* This will be a 3-year apprenticeship where you will be studying towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard at Kendal College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Any Subject (grade 4)
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
* Science (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
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience