Summary
We are offering an apprenticeship. It is a real, paid job so you are earning while your learning with all the responsibilities that come with employment. In addition, there is a programme of learning activities embedded within your job that will develop and assess your growing competence, you will learn knowledge skills and behaviours.
Wage
£13,741 a year
The National Apprentice wage 18-20 Year Old Rate£ 8.60 16-17 Year Old Rate£ 6.40
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5pm
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
Duration
1 year 2 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
* Data Entry.
* Management and distribution of incoming and outgoing post.
* Answering incoming calls, taking messages, communicating to the relevant person the details of the call, logging information, data entry, ensure there is a record of client information.
Where you’ll work
RICHMOND HOUSE
WHITE ROSE WAY
DONCASTER
DN4 5JH
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
DAMAR LIMITED
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 training will take place at work running along side your job, via webinar with a coach and group coaching sessions, there will be allocated time given each day to do your Apprentice modules.
More training information
The way in which you will learn is very different from a college or university course. You will be learning every day, on the job, from your colleagues and will also receive in-house training and support from your employer. For the core areas of knowledge that you need you will also be supported by an experienced external training provider, Damar Training. Damar will also help ensure that you are developing the skills you require and that you can demonstrate these both to your employer and the independent assessor who will carry out the “end-point” assessment at the end of your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and math (grade pass)
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
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Business administration is a solid foundation to developing your career into the legal sector, it is an opportunity to have a legal career without having to attend university.