Apprentice in Business Administration - ACORN PARTITIONS & STORAGE SYSTEMS LTD

We are looking for a responsible Apprentice in Business Administration to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Duties of the Apprentice include providing support to our managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing our company’s general administrative activities.

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What Will the Apprentice Be Doing?

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Assisting departments with their day-to-day administration tasks;
• Answering the telephone, directing incoming telephone calls and passing on messages;
• Receiving visitors and undertaking necessary hospitality arrangements;
• Opening posts and distributing within the office;
• Receiving deliveries to the office;
• Assisting the accounts department with the matching of purchase orders to invoices;
• Be responsible for maintaining stationery stocks and resources;
• Updating of databases when required;
• Performing general clerical duties;
• Undertaking filing, photocopying and shredding duties;
• Other ad-hoc office duties as needed.

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What Training Will the Apprentice Take and What Qualification Will the Apprentice Get at the End?

The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administrator Level 3.

The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated work-based trainer who will provide support and guidance throughout the course. This is a work-based programme which means that all of your learning will take place on the site of your employment and within your contracted working hours. 

Course outline:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0

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What is the Expected Career Progression After this Apprenticeship?

Depending on availability, we would aim to hire the right candidate as a full-time administrator within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

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

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Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential