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Business Administration Apprentice
We are looking to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to support our Recruiters and Resources in their day to day activities in our fast-paced Durham office.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Answering incoming calls and connecting to the correct department
- Taking phone messages and passing them on
- Making calls to clients to chase timesheets
- Making calls to candidates regarding availability
- Sending emails and letters
- Preparing documentation by printing, copying, and binding (candidate packs, inductions, etc)
- Prepare rooms for meetings and getting refreshments
- Provide feedback on office efficiency and suggesting possible improvements
- Candidates and Clients
- Formatting CV’s on Microsoft Word
- Managing Customer Relationship Management (CRM - Infinity) system adding clients and candidates and maintaining files
- Meeting and greeting visitors, showing them where to go, providing refreshments
- Any other duties as required for the smooth running of the business
Where you'll work
Unit 5, Elliott Court, Meadowfield, Durham
DH7 8PN
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
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.
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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 themselves 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.
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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.
Training schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C Minimum)
- Maths (grade 4/C Minimum)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Initiative
Established in 2014, Start People are a team of passionate Recruiters and Resourcers who deliver a professional range of talent and labour solutions. Working with enterprises and corporate businesses, our specific industry knowledge and partnership approach enables us to deliver true added value to clients of any scale.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There is the possibility of a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship with progression into a Resourcer and subsequently a Recruitment Consultant.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042071.
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