Summary
Would you like to work for one of the top 3 best rated recruitment agencies in Nottingham? Would you thrive working for an award-winning SME and family business? Then please keep reading! Due to an exciting period of well-earned growth we’re offering a trainee opportunity to commence their career in the Business Administration field.
Wage
£16,000 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Saturday 15 February
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
As the administration apprentice you will be a pivotal member of the team providing support to senior members of the team.
To act as first point of contact to all clients and candidates, projecting a professional image at all times and to support consultants and managers in providing an effective service.
Day to day duties will include:
* Assist with general housekeeping, maintain a clean and tidy office and kitchen area
* Handle incoming and outgoing post
* Chasing references
* Supporting agency staff with HR process
* Type documents using Microsoft Word
* Part complete all candidate application forms using their original CV prior to their Teams interviews
* Input data using recruitment software
* Upload documents to the recruitment software
* File manual records and clear out annually
* Type professionally written CVs
* Type correspondence to company standard
Where you’ll work
ELDON CHAMBERS
WHEELER GATE
NOTTINGHAM
NG1 2NS
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
NOTTINGHAM 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
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
standards/business-administrator-v1-0
* Functional Skills level 1 / 2
* Please click on the link above for more information regarding End Point Assessment
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 9-4)
* Maths (grade 9-4)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Candidate must be able to travel to the workplace according to working hours.