Summary
Are you eager to launch your career in business administration? St Astier Limited is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Business Admin Apprentice, where you will gain experience with raising orders, dealing with customers and suppliers.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 14 April 2025
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
Why choose St Astier Limited?
Hands-on Experience: Learn new, real-world skills in business operations and contribute to our success
Learning & Development: Benefit from comprehensive on-the-job training and mentorship from industry professionals
Career Path: Grow with us and explore future opportunities within our expanding family run company
What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day:
* Liaising with staff, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
* Raising and issuing subcontractor orders
Handling matters related to:
* Staff clothing issuing and return and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
* Site staff welfare boxes
* PAT testing
* Vehicle checks
General administration duties including photocopying, scanning and filing.
Where you’ll work
UNIT 11
ENTERPRISE COURT
SEAHAM GRANGE INDUSTRIAL ESTAT
SEAHAM
SR7 0PS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
EAST DURHAM 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
The successful candidate will complete Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard. This will be delivered in the workplace, with a tutor visiting once a month. If you hold either GCSE grade 4 or above, or a level 2 in maths and English, you will not be required to do these again.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 / C and above)
* Maths (grade 4 / C and 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
* Administrative skills