Business Administrator Apprentice

Introduction

As a Business Administration Apprentice at XceCo, you'll play a key role in supporting commercial activities, preparing contracts and tenders, producing reports, analysing business data and building relationships with clients, suppliers and colleagues.

About the Employer

XceCo is an award-winning, independent renewable energy asset management company based in Grimsby. Supporting over 750 offshore wind turbines across multiple wind farms, XceCo provides expert Asset Management, Operations & Maintenance and Consultancy services. Built on the values of safety, collaboration, integrity, experience and reliability, XceCo works as one team with its clients to maximise the performance and value of renewable energy assets while contributing to a more sustainable future.

What You'll Do

• Support the day-to-day administration of the business, ensuring records, systems and documentation are accurate and up to date

• Assist with the preparation, review and servicing of commercial contracts and project documentation

• Provide administrative support for tender submissions and bid writing, ensuring information is accurate and submitted within deadlines

• Prepare reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office to support business operations and decision-making

• Analyse business data and produce management information to identify trends and support continuous improvement

• Communicate professionally with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders by telephone, email and video conferencing

• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and distribute actions to attendees

• Manage shared inboxes, calendars and diaries and arranging meetings when required

• Maintain electronic filing systems and ensure confidential information is handled in accordance with company policies and GDPR

• Support the onboarding of new projects by preparing documentation and coordinating administrative activities

• Assist with procurement activities, raising purchase orders and maintaining supplier records where required

• Support the commercial and technical teams with administrative tasks to ensure the successful delivery of renewable energy projects

• Assist in organising and attending industry events, exhibitions, client meetings and networking opportunities when appropriate

• Prepare professional correspondence, reports and business documents to a high standard

• Maintain accurate records within company databases and business management systems

• Work collaboratively across departments, demonstrating the company's values of safety, integrity, collaboration, reliability and professionalism

• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and contribute ideas that enhance business efficiency

• Undertake any other reasonable administrative duties appropriate to the role and support the successful completion of the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Training Outcome

• Possible permanent contract upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and further enhanced industry based training.
• An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence.
• Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4/C or above
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm (30 mins unpaid lunch).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: TEC PARTNERSHIP