Business Support Apprentice

As a Business Administration Apprentice at Canonium Learning Trust, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across a range of business support functions. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Support

Assist with general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning, and data entry. Maintain and update records, databases, and filing systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Prepare and distribute internal and external correspondence, ensuring a high standard of professionalism and accuracy.

Reception and Communication

Provide a welcoming reception service, answering telephone and face-to-face inquiries from staff, parents, and visitors. Manage the school’s email inbox, ensuring timely responses and forwarding emails to the relevant team members. Handle incoming and outgoing post, including sorting and distributing mail within the Trust.

Finance Support

Assist with basic financial administration tasks, such as processing invoices, handling petty cash, and preparing financial documents. Support the Finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with budget tracking and reporting.

Human Resources Support

Provide support to the HR team with recruitment processes, including arranging interviews and preparing onboarding materials. Assist in maintaining staff records and updating the HR database with new employee information. Help coordinate staff training and development activities, including scheduling and preparing training materials.

Data Management

Assist in the collection, entry, and analysis of data across various departments, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Support the preparation of reports and presentations based on data collected from different areas of the Trust.

ICT and Digital Support

Provide basic ICT support, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues under guidance from the IT team. Assist in maintaining the Trust’s digital resources, including updating content on the Trust and school websites. Help manage ICT assets by keeping inventory records up-to-date and assisting with asset tagging.

Premises and Operations Support

Assist the Premises team with coordinating maintenance requests and ensuring the timely completion of tasks. Support in organising school events and meetings, including booking venues, arranging catering, and preparing materials. Contribute to the health and safety processes by supporting routine checks and updating related records.

Compliance and Policy Adherence

Ensure that all administrative tasks are carried out in compliance with the Trust’s policies and procedures, including those related to safeguarding, data protection, and equality. Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

General Responsibilities

Participate in regular reviews with your line manager to identify areas for development and set learning goals. Be proactive in identifying opportunities to support various teams and learn about different aspects of business administration.
Perform any other duties commensurate with the level and nature of the post as required by the Trust.

Training Outcome:

Opportunities to apply for business administration roles within the Trust or any of our schools

Employer Description:
Canonium Learning Trust is a charitable educational trust made up of a family of six primary schools in Essex. It is our purpose to provide every child with the best possible education whilst nurturing their potential and enthusiasm for learning so children leave our schools equipped to tackle future challenges and make positive contributions to society. Our purpose is underpinned by three principles that explain how our schools work together in partnership. Opportunity Our commitment to Opportunity ensures that we work smartly, making the most of every opportunity to provide our pupils with an outstanding, inclusive, and well-rounded educational experience. Collaboration and continuous professional development are key to achieving this goal. Challenge We prioritise Challenge, striking the right balance between autonomy and consistency. Our focus on teaching and learning, combined with a culture of learning among our staff, allows us to continually improve and provide feedback to ensure our pupils' progress. Integrity Integrity is at the heart of our approach. We set high standards for ourselves and our staff, role modelling fairness, respect, and effective communication. We have the courage to do the right thing, resist excuses, and treat others with fairness and respect. We take responsibility and accountability for all our actions.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 16:30 Fridays 08:30 - 16:00

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