Summary
A fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and successful company that is undergoing rapid expansion. The work is varied, from assisting other members of the team, dealing with various client matters to completing various administrative functions. We are seeking an enthusiastic Office Administrator to support the current business development team.
Wage
£18,000 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 23 April
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
Main Responsibilities:
* Managing booking of appointments of applicants within your campus location.
* Supporting applicants queries both over the phone and via email.
* Actively involved in assisting the team for achieving the student recruitment target for each intake.
* Analysing customer feedback data to determine whether customers are satisfied with company products and services.
* Supporting the programme management team members to maximise the enrolment.
* Responding to enquiries over email.
* Supporting the team members to maximise the enrolment.
* Communicate effectively with applicants and internal team members.
* Consistently provide a quality customer experience to applicants.
* Manage agendas for business development team within the campus.
* Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data.
* Analyse data from assessments.
* Assist colleagues whenever necessary.
Where you’ll work
40 Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3DL
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
METAGEDU APPRENTICESHIPS 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
* The successful candidate will complete a Business Admin Level 3 Apprenticeship standard.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade 4-9)
* English (grade 4-9)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* IT skills
* Team working
Other requirements
Starting salary of £18,000