Introduction

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the School of Medicine and Population Health team at The University of Sheffield for a Business Administration Apprentice.

About the Employer

Sheffield is a research university with a global reputation for excellence. We're renowned for the excellence, impact and distinctiveness of our research-led learning and teaching.

What You'll Do

First point of contact for Division enquiries (in various formats) from staff, students and visitors and respond effectively to enquiries, referring these to appropriate academic or professional service colleagues when necessary
Support the Operations Manager on a variety of matters relating to estates and facilities management - for example, reporting faults and requesting portering services, registering telephone extensions for new starters and updating the staff directory, and administration of keys and swipe card access
Assist with the maintenance of supplies and stationery stock, including reviewing stock levels and ordering items as directed
Deal efficiently with all incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
Assist with processing finance claims (raising purchase order and goods receipting)
Ensure notice boards are kept up-to-date and display relevant information
Assist with student attendance data entry at agreed points during the academic year
Assist in data management and record-keeping in line with GDPR, filing confidential files as required and maintaining electronic records & databases, including archiving where necessary
Respond to requests for creating & formatting documents or correspondence and printing, copying, laminating and binding of paperwork and files
Assist with the practical arrangements of events (room and catering bookings, sending invitations, producing name badges etc.)
Undertake relevant training and development as part of the apprenticeship programme
As a member of our professional staff, you will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the professional behaviours set out in the Sheffield Professional Framework. Please follow this link for further information: Sheffield Professional Framework
Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Training Outcome

Possibility of permanent employment upon successful completion of apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - A*-C or 9-4
Essential - GCSE - Maths - A*-C or 9-4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Full-time - 35 hours per week. Working pattern to be agreed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

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