Apprentice Business Administrator

Learn how to produce accurate records and documents including
emails, letters, files), draft correspondence, maintain records and files and handle confidential information in compliance with current procedures. Be supported to develop skills in making effective decisions through exercising proactively and good judgement and seeking advice from more experienced team members. Learn how to develop excellent communication skills through appropriate digital and face to face channels and act as a role model and key source of information for the organization. Be supported in building positive relationships across the organization and develop agility and confidence to influence and appropriately challenge. Be supported to develop the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and continuously improve your work, reviewing processes in line with best practice and applying problem-solving skills to resolve challenges. Learn how to manage resources and taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and managing priorities to successfully meet deadlines. To be trained in the efficient use of information technology systems in order to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner. To participate in team meetings, 121’s and other appropriate events To maintain general good housekeeping of the workplace To undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post

Training:
L3 Business administrator Apprenticeship Standard

 

Training Outcome:

This is a permanent role and it is expected that the role holder will become a valuable member of the administration team and contribute to smooth operation of COTEC on completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
COTEC is an outstation of Cranfield Defence and Security and is located on Salisbury Plain south of Devizes. The site is leased from the MOD and all range operations are carried out under the authority of Defence Training Estates Salisbury Plain DTE(SP). The site carries out a large range of tasks primarily based around the testing and evaluation of explosives, ordnance, and munitions for defence and commercial customers. The site also carries out research and supports the research projects of Cranfield University students. COTEC carries out its own technical, facilities and administrative duties and facilities management with support from the relevant departments on Shrivenham site.

Working Hours :
37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm (half an hour for lunch) Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm (half an hour for lunch)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,able to following instructions,Flexible attitude,Able to cope with change,Dependable and reliable,Self-motivated