Apprentice Business Support Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Communications: Act as an internal and external communication champion by drafting and assisting with generating various communication pieces published by the management team such as Blog & LinkedIn posts, Talking CAE, all Employee Briefings/Townhalls, General Notices, content for CAE TV & CAE360, PowerPoint presentations, brochures and reports Support with the organisation of Trade Shows, Exhibitions, Conferences, Customer Engagements and Off-Site Dinners/Functions Provide an administrative support service for the Management team meetings including scheduling meetings, taking minutes and following up on actions Support and organise on-site and off-site meetings as required (including agenda for the meeting, travel planning coordination, arrangements for meals and refreshments, etc.) Compile and analyse relevant data/statistical information to better understand the business from a data driven perspective. For example, Sales Force, Bids & Proposals Analysis etc. Employee Events: Coordination of CAE UK Defence & Security wellbeing activities, charity initiatives and social events Support Travel Management Services for CAE UK Defence & Security by answering employee queries regarding travel bookings in Concur and ensuring any changes to the Global Travel policy and practice are clearly communicated to employees Undertake general administrative duties as may be required. Examples may include preparing expense submissions for Directors, general maintenance of the Business Centre and office areas, photocopying and other office support services Liaise with facilities management company in relation to the Defence & Security office at the Burgess Hill site and project manage office changes Any other duties as may be required

Training:

Business Administrator Level 3. 

Training Outcome:

To become a fully trained and qualified Business Support Officer with CAE.

Employer Description:
As a leading training systems integrator and synthetic training equipment provider, CAE UK plc is ranked as a key supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). CAE UK provides a range of synthetic training equipment and training services and is a leader in the development and application of simulation technologies for land forces. CAE UK is committed to supporting the UK Armed Forces through the provision of synthetic training solutions designed to offer significant through-life cost savings. CAE’s technology and training delivery capabilities are valuable UK-based assets. CAE UK is also recognized throughout the UK as a significant teaming partner. The Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy (RN) entrust CAE UK with the training of their aircrew on a range of platforms in disciplines ranging from basic flying skills to the most advanced mission training and rehearsal.

Working Hours :
Standard hours of work 08.30 - 17.30 Monday to Thursday and 08.30 - 16.30 on Friday, one hour for lunch (39 hrs p/w). A flexitime system is in operation which allows employees to vary their working hours and lunch break within specified parameters.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Driven and determined