Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to gain valuable experience in business administration and customer service within our Customer Liaison (Complaints) team.
Wage
£12,480 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
To be confirmed
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 24 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
Role Profile:
Administrative Support
· Perform general administrative tasks to support the Customer Liaison team and senior management.
· Maintain and update spreadsheets, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
· Assist with data gathering, reporting, and documentation.
· Ensure the customer support mailbox is monitored daily, responding to queries promptly and professionally.
Customer Liaison & Complaint Handling
· Be the first point of contact for new complaints, ensuring all details are accurately recorded in our complaint management system to maintain a comprehensive audit trail.
· Handle incoming calls and emails professionally, responding to customer enquiries efficiently.
· Assist in managing complaints within company systems, ensuring timely progression in line with internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
· Demonstrate a commitment to delivering a first-class service to customers, clients, and repairers.
Where you’ll work
Wellington House
The Embankment
Wellingborough
NN8 1LD
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
NORTHAMPTON 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
This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience, training, and development opportunities, helping you build a strong foundation for a career in customer service, administration, and business support.
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
Other requirements
Person Specification We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, highly organized, and passionate about providing excellent customer service.