Apprentice Business Support Assistant

If we receive a high volume of applicants the next stage may be an automated video interview where we will send you a couple of questions for you to reply to with recorded video answers. Final stage will be an in person assessment at our office which will include some interview questions. We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully to highlight what you'll bring to the role. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria above for the post.

As part of this Apprentice role you will be supported in undertaking a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. Please note if you have already completed a Level 3 Business Administration qualification, you will not be eligible to apply for these roles. An apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to work towards a recognised qualification using the knowledge gained from your studies within your role. Further details will be discussed at interview., Working in Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. The minimum criteria that will be assessed for the purposes of shortlisting will be,

• Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade 4+
• Keen to develop your skills and undertake an apprenticeship within Business Administration
• Good IT skills and attention to detail, as you will be keeping data updated and you will be working to deadlines
• Good communication and teamwork skills because you will interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email
• A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you will need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly
  
  Our people are central to everything we do and so we will make sure you are well supported and given the opportunity to develop and progress. And it is worth noting that lots of us have worked with Staffordshire for many, many years and we stay because our work gives us pride and purpose.
  
  The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire