Business Apprenticeship

The duties and responsibilities listed below are indicative of the tasks you will perform, and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. The postholder will be expected to take on additional tasks appropriate to the role as they arise.

 

 

Administration and Governance

●      To provide support within the Central Team particularly the CEO and Deputy CEO with all administrative tasks including photocopying, filing, arranging meetings, organising room bookings, transport arrangements and managing diaries.

●      Assist the team in collating data and producing reports as required.

●      Attend and take notes at meetings as required.

●      To collate information required for publication on the Trust website, e.g. Trustee/Member/Staff declaration of interest forms.

●      Act as the first point of contact for visitors, dealing with telephone and face to face enquiries efficiently and in a professional and supportive manner.

●      Organise and set up rooms for training and meetings.

●      Seek support from other colleagues where necessary to respond to complex enquiries.

●      Respond to messages promptly and accurately, passing on information to relevant staff members as necessary.

●      Respond to routine correspondence.

 

Finance

●      Undertake general financial administration as directed by the Trust Business Manager.

●      Maintain office stock and supplies ordering new supplies when necessary.

●      To pay any central invoices recording expenditure accurately on Xero

●      To coordinate all purchasing for the central team including raising requisitions and purchase orders.

●      To operate relevant finance related ICT packages eg excel, Xero, banking.

Human Resources & Operations and Compliance

●      To assist the HR manager and Operations Officer with general administration as required.

Other Generic Responsibilities

●      Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

●      Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all

●      Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Trust

●      Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

●      Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

●      Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Safeguarding

●      Be aware of and comply with safeguarding responsibilities as outlined in the Trust’s Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Data Protection and other statutory responsibilities

●      Be aware of and comply with data protection responsibilities as outlined in the Trust’s Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Training:

You will work towards achieving the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to complete the Level 3 Business Administration standard;

Business administrator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

You will be required to attend day release at the Shrewsbury Colleges Group London Rd campus, one day per week (Tuesday) with the remainder of the working week in the workplace setting.

Training Outcome:

We would support you in to a permanent role, if available, on completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
The Trust began in March 2017 with the ambition to provide the highest possible academic opportunities for children, coupled with developing the all-round skills and talents of our pupils. In April 2024 The Haughmond Schools group comprising Harlescott Junior School and Sundorne Infant School and Nursery joined our growing family of schools. The Trust is located in the historic, medieval town of Shrewsbury and is formed of five large primary schools: Harlescott Junior, Greenfields, Mount Pleasant and Radbrook Primary Schools and Sundorne Infants School and Nursery.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (Term Time only) with one day per week based in college at day release. 09:00-17:00

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