Business Support Apprentice

As a key member of our team, you will play a valuable role in providing comprehensive, efficient and effective administrative support for the Senior Leadership Support Team and senior managers You will work flexibly to support the team and benefit from a supportive work environment Understand how to collaboratively work as part of the Senior Leadership Support Team to play a crucial role in providing comprehensive, efficient and effective business administrative and project support for the Senior Leadership Team Shadow colleagues to build a good working knowledge of all service areas, the group of companies and partner organisations to enhance the effectiveness of the role and be able to respond to general enquiries Assist and learn how to manage general enquiries/requests and provide a professional response Learn how to prioritise workloads to ensure effective use of time and help identify any opportunities for improvement/change/solutions and communicate these by coaching and supporting colleagues Provide support by organising and arranging meetings taking into account good wellbeing practices across all teams Assist with the co-ordination of meetings and workshops including booking of rooms, venues, travel, equipment, other resources required and raising associated Purchase Orders Attend meetings and learn how to capture actions and decisions through effective minute taking Liaise effectively and efficiently with colleagues to ensure target dates are met With support, learn how to meet your own target dates and communicate with colleagues about conflicting priorities Compliance with our data protection policies and procedures to ensure that personal data is handled in an appropriate manner - safely and securely

Training:

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interacting with internal or external customers The Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard at Level 3 combines the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of the standard and includes functional skills in maths and English Delivery will be in the workplace with an assessor or coach through a combination of assessing, coaching, training and mentoring The minimum duration on the apprenticeship is 12-18 months, with an additional 3 months for an externally assessed end point assessment A maximum total of 21 months plus functional skills if required Prior learning and experience will also be taken into consideration

Further information on the standard can be viewed here -https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0

Training Outcome:
Colchester City Council employs staff carrying out a wide range of roles at all levels Opportunities are available regularly and the successful candidate will be able to apply for opportunity on completion of their apprenticeship

Employer Description:
The Council encourages all employees to maximise their potential. You will be entitled to join an attractive pension scheme and will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, including two extra company holidays during the Christmas period. Other benefits include: Flexible working Gym, travel and online retail discounts Excellent training, development and progression opportunities For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Phil Charles, Contact & Support Manager, 07977184169. For a copy of the job description, please click here. Colchester City Council has a wide range of services and facilities that can involve dealing with children or vulnerable adults. We treat our obligations for the safety of children and vulnerable adults seriously and expect our staff to be committed to the principles of our published policies and to adhere to the procedures contained within them.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
IT skills,Organisation skills,Self motivated,Good written communication,Good verbal communication,Right attitude