Wine Auction Operations and Business Administration Apprentice

Introduction

As a Wine Auctions Operations and Business Administration Apprentice, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of our wine auctions while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a successful career in business administration.

About the Employer

Brightwells is one of the UK's leading auctioneers of fine wines, providing specialist auction services to collectors, investors and the wine trade. Our nationally and internationally recognised Wine Department is built on expertise, exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Wine Auctions Operations and Business Administration Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while working towards a nationally recognised Business Administration Apprenticeship.

What You'll Do

• Prepare wine lots for auction, including photography, cataloguing and accurate descriptions
• Receive, organise and store consignments within the cellar
• Prepare sold lots for customer collection and delivery
• Arrange and support the storage, handling and distribution of wine before and after auction
• Maintain accurate stock records using digital systems and handheld devices
• Liaise with buyers and vendors by telephone, email and in person
• Ensure wine is presented and stored to the highest standards
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Handle and move cases of wine safely, following Health & Safety procedures at all times
• To be trained in use of Fork-lift truck
• Support the wider Wine Department to ensure auctions are delivered efficiently and successfully
• Complete apprenticeship coursework and apply your learning within the workplace

Training Outcome

Opportunities to progress within the department or potentially in other Brightwells Departments.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Any subject - A*-C/ 4-9
• Essential - GCSE - Any subject - A*-C/ 4-9
• Essential - GCSE - Any subject - A*-C/ 4-9
• Essential - GCSE - English - A*-C/ 4-9
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - A*-C/ 4-9
• Essential - A Level - Any subject - A*-C/ 4-9
• Essential - A Level - Any subject - A*-C/ 4-9

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 4 Months

Training Provider: HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED