Business Administration Apprentice (VPDH Heart and Lung Research Institute)

Providing a supportive administrative service Enthusiastic and proactive individuals Effective communication and interpersonal skills A willingness to learn and grow Basic understanding of Office software (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc) Handling enquiries as first point of contact, drafting replies to straightforward enquiries and referring others as appropriate, and maintaining a bank of useful contacts and standard replies Assisting with Estates-related issues, liaising between departmental staff and contractors, and ensuring paperwork is completed Contribute fresh ideas and insights to help drive our business forward  Work towards achieving a nationally recognized qualification  Good IT/AV skills  Deal with telephone enquiries in a warm welcoming manner  Diary management, arrange meetings, coordinate room bookings  Order catering and work alongside the Executive assistant to ensure efficient running of events/seminars and meetings Support staff with IT/AV needs in the meeting rooms 

Training:

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

The practical period is the time dedicated to the development of the knowledge, skills and behaviours for your apprenticeship which includes the following components:

Level 3 Diploma in Business Administrator Business Administrator - Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Functional Skills maths and English Level 2 (exemptions apply) The apprentice would be assigned a Business Services assessor through the college, who would typically come out to visit in the workplace to assess workplace competence The knowledge side would be provided via workshop remote sessions, assignments, evidence of workplace competence. Portfolio would be checked via an online Smart Assessor

Training Outcome:
After your apprenticeship, if you want to continue to work within the University there are always plenty of roles you can apply for. Some of our past apprentices are now building their career within the University HR, Education, and Finance

Employer Description:
The VPD-HLRI draws together the NHS, academia, industry, and charity to create a world-leading research environment. The institute has 400 staff and aims to deliver high-impact research, tackling global cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, some of the world's biggest killers.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed

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