Business Administration Apprentice

Introduction

Start your career in business administration with us. You’ll gain experience across our business, developing skills in administration, customer service, finance, sales and purchasing while working towards a recognised Level 3 Business Administrator qualification. A fantastic opportunity to learn, develop and build a long-term career.

About the Employer

Manufacturer of cardboard and corrugated packaging. We specialise in bespoke prestige packaging for online commerce as well as supply our own stock range on our web site.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to different departments across the business.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to emails in a professional and helpful manner.
• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets and information on company systems.
• Assist with customer orders, quotations, invoices and general correspondence.
• Support the sales, purchasing, finance and customer service teams with administrative tasks.
• Prepare documents, reports and other information using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and colleagues to help ensure information is communicated accurately and on time.
• Assist with filing, data entry and maintaining organised electronic and paper records.
• Develop strong communication, organisation, time-management and problem-solving skills through practical experience and apprenticeship training.

Training Outcome

The successful apprentice will be offered a full-time permanent position on successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to satisfactory performance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career within Lil Packaging, with the department and future role agreed based on their skills, interests and the needs of the business.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Time management
• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable and punctual
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Organised and methodical
• Professional and polite
• Hardworking, willing to learn
• Adaptable and flexible
• Confident communication
• Positive attitude to teamwork
• Keen to develop a career
• Independent and Teamwork
• Willing to learn new systems
• Microsoft Office skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Able to meet deadlines
• Follow company procedures
• Learn about areas of business

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - 5 Subjects - 4/C or Equivalent
• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or Equivalent
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or Equivalent
• Desired - GCSE - Business Studies - 4/C or Equivalent
• Desired - GCSE - IT - 4/C or Equivalent

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 8:55am–5:00pm and Friday, 8:55am–4:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch each day. Apprenticeship training is included within normal working hours.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: THE COLLEGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE LIMITED