Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, professional team based in Cannock who are on a journey to become a leading player in the engineering, manufacturing and construction markets throughout Staffordshire and the West Midlands. We are hiring the next generation of consultants to push us towards that goal, and you could be one of them.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Uncapped and market leading commission scheme
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Thursday from 8:30am - 5:30pm, with an early finish on Fridays.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 21 April
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Working in a fast-paced, sales environment
* Dealing with a high volume of telephone calls
* Generating sales leads
* Updating CRM with data
* Building relationships with candidates and clients
* Researching your market and learning about your sector to become a specialist
* Using recruitment tools to source candidates and fill vacancies
* Conducting business development calls to attract new business from clients
* Interviewing candidates for roles
* Working towards targets and daily KPIs
Where you’ll work
The Penthouse - Floor 5 Virage Point
Walsall Road
Cannock
WS11 0NH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
STAFF SELECT LTD
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
* Full training will be given leading to a recognised Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
* Full on-the-job training will be delivered by Wentworth James
* Off-the-job training will be supported by our training provider - Nova Training
* All training will be delivered within the workplace during working hours.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 or above)
* Maths (grade 4 or above)
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
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
Customer service skills with the ability to build rapport, professional telephone manner, highly organised, dedication and the ability to prioritise, resilience and able to handle pressure.