Annual wage £12,480.00 Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays) College gym membership with onsite facilities Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services. Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Working week: 37.5 Hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm. Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 27 May 2024 Date posted 5 days ago Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000247512 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Main Duties IT The use of multiple IT packages and systems to: write letters and/or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required Record and Document Production Produces accurate records and documents including emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals Makes recommendations for improvements and presents solutions to management Draft correspondence, write reports and able to review others' work Maintain records and files Handle confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks Decision Making Exercises proactivity and good judgement Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a sensible way Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate Interpersonal Skills Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately Be a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as knowledge and skills are gained Communication Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms Use the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately Applies social media solutions Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation Quality Complete tasks to a high standard Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work Review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements Share administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly Application of problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues Planning and organisation Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation) Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation Project Management Use relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plan required resources to successfully deliver projects Undertake and lead projects as and when required The training you will be getting Delivery to be completed on-site and 6 hours per week off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work Student to complete an Intermediate Technical Certificate as a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprentice Functional skills in maths and English, if required What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Possible progression opportunities for a sucessful apprentice Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired