Business Support Apprentice

Introduction

We are looking for a proactive and flexible individual to provide administrative support within East Midlands Freeport, whilst undertaking a Business Administration apprenticeship. This will include a wide variety of tasks across the EMF Team to support with the day-to-day running of the company and the delivery of EMF’s objectives.

About the Employer

East Midlands Freeport is uniquely located in the centre of the UK. It includes three sites:

• East Midlands Airport and Gateway Industrial Cluster (EMAGIC) in Leicestershire,
• Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station site in Nottinghamshire,
• East Midlands Intermodal Park (EMIP) in Derbyshire.

Each location has excellent transport links and freight infrastructure to support trade and connect to all areas of the country, including other freeports.

Our vision is to transform the East Midlands through economic growth – by harnessing our central location, transport links and unrivalled expertise to enable investment, innovation and collaboration.

We are committed to creating tens of thousands of jobs, boosting skills, and accelerating the region’s commitment to decarbonisation through sustainable development and low carbon energy investments.

What You'll Do

• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the wider Freeport Team, internal and external stakeholders and partner organisations, and effectively liaising with colleagues at all levels.
• Developing a strong foundation in business administration through building a clear picture of the work of EMF and the ongoing tasks required to ensure its success.
• In particular, providing core administrative support for the Operations Team whilst building experience in the wider work of the Freeport, including;

     - Executive Support; Working alongside the Business Manager and Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team, including diary management, and meeting and event coordination.

     - Programme Support: Working alongside the Programme Manager to track progress of key programmes and projects, including maintaining and updating information accurately.

     - Governance Support: Working alongside the Governance Lead to assist with key governance processes, including Board and Subcommittee administration and documentation.

• Working with the Communications and Marketing Team to assist in responding to a wide range of calls, emails and enquiries effectively, logging relevant information and escalating and/or flagging where necessary, and as required, preparing documents and resources for publication, as well as support with content creation and social media.

Training Outcome

Potential to continue onto a further apprenticeship such as project management.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - A/C or above
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - A/C or above

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am - 4pm (hours can be flexible)

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE