Annual wage £12,500.00 Working week Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 4.00pm. Total hours per week: 35.0 Expected duration 15 Months Possible start date 27 May 2024 Date posted 23 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000246699 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day We are an expanding Plumbing & Water Hygiene Company based in Drighlington. Working with us as a Business Administration Apprentice, you will play a key part of Tough Waters success, by contributing to help maintain high standards for our clients and help grow the business. We strive to provide our clients with the highest standard of customer service and you will be our "ambassador" delivering a friendly and approachable experience, whilst working closely with our customers. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic and engaging individual to join our team. Use your personality, ambition and drive to develop a rewarding career with us. As the Business Administration apprentice, you will provide high quality administrative support and reception duties for Tough Water Solutions. Full training will be given, whilst working towards a Level 3 Business Admin qualification. The role will include various administration duties with the aim to develop and have more responsibility during your apprenticeship. The role will include some of the following areas: General administrative duties including typing correspondence by e-mail and letter To undertake filing, record keeping, photocopying and distribution of relevant documents Support to other members of the team as and when required Using Microsoft Packages, in particular Word and Excel To deal courteously and efficiently with all visitors Answering the telephone in a professional manner and dealing with enquiries Inputting data onto internal systems with a high level of accuracy Dealing with requests for information Ensuring that the Policies of the company are observed and that good practice is encouraged, particularly in the areas of Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and confidentiality. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives. The training you will be getting As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship: Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard qualification Level 2 Functional Skills, maths and English if equivalents are not already achieved You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship A real opportunity for progression to a permanent position for the right applicant Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent maths & English (Grade 5/ C or above) Essential Things to consider Please check you are able to travel to the location on a daily basis. This position could close early if the right applicant is found so apply early.