Apprentice Office Administrator

We are seeking an Apprentice Office Administrator, who will play a crucial role in supporting the business management team. You will be responsible for overseeing various personnel and office management tasks. This position requires a high level of flexibility, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.

What you'll do at work

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to members of the management team
• Manage day-to-day office operations, including organizing and coordinating meetings, appointments
• Oversee office supplies and inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels
• Collaborate with external vendors and service providers, such as IT support, facility management, and catering services
• Support the preparation and distribution of internal communications, company announcements, and newsletters
• Assist in organizing company events, meetings, and conferences, including logistics and coordination
• Manage and maintain the office environment, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and a professional atmosphere
• Support the implementation and enforcement of company policies and procedures
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism
• Logging and filing of documentation
• SHE – Own Responsibility and Care to Colleagues (Slips, Trips, Hazards and Manuel Handling)
• Assisting in preparing and Editing of SHE Documentation for Supervisors

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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.