Business Administration Apprenticeship Volvo Car UK Headquarters

Administrators handle the day-to-day tasks in an office and make sure things run smoothly. This sort of work requires a strong sense of responsibility, accuracy and attention to detail. As a business and administration apprentice, your exact duties will depend on your employer and the department that you are working in, but could include:

• Typing up board meeting documents

• Putting financial information together in spreadsheets

• Responding to emails and post

• Producing reports for a senior manager

During your apprenticeship you could be placed in one of the following departments:

• Sales

• Distribution

• Marketing

• Network Development

• Finance

• Parts and Service

• Technical Centre

Training:

All learners will be required to work the minimum apprenticeship duration of 30 hours per week. At least 20% of your working hours will be allocated to 'off-the-job' training. We'll support you to understand the working hours during the recruitment process.

Your Development:

Our Apprenticeship Programme is an excellent way of ensuring we have high quality people working within our business. We're looking for ambitious candidates ready to take ownership of their development, work hard to achieve their potential and grow with an ambitious employer.

The Programme typically lasts between 12 and 24 months dependant on the career path chosen and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

We will support you to gain your Functional Skills, Core Skills in Scotland, if you require them in Maths and English.

Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced Coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules.

Training Outcome:

There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding business. Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focused toward achieving an industry recognised qualification.

This is the grounding for your future development within the network and opportunities exist, once qualified, to further develop your skills and to move into new roles.

Employer Description:
Here at Volvo Cars, we’ve set our targets big. Being all electric by 2030 and climate neutral by 2040 are just two. We’re also bringing software development in-house and moving car sales online.Freedom to be By living our values, we create a safe, inclusive space for everyone to express themselves and contribute. When we stand united, we transcend all differences. Through respect and empathy, we make sure everyone has the freedom to be who they are in a personal, sustainable and safe way – echoing our company's mission of freedom to move. Diversity makes better decisions As an ambitious premium brand, inclusion is vital for us. We need to attract, develop and retain global talents to thrive, and be the best we can be. We aim to be a global, diverse company – not just a “one voice” company. Inclusion boosts engagement, morale, retention and in turn, profit.

Working Hours :
A typical working week could be 38 hours, e.g. Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm, however your exact hours will be confirmed at interview.

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