Apprentice Business Administrator

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support, including handling correspondence, filing, and data entry Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and other enquiries professionally Assist in the organisation of meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, and required documentation Support with document management, including updating spreadsheets, databases, and company records Help maintain office supplies and equipment inventories Contribute to customer service by responding to enquiries and providing information as needed Assist with business processes and associated finance administration, such as processing customer orders, sales and purchase invoices, and organising and monitoring shipping arrangements Learn and apply business systems and software, including Microsoft Office and internal company platforms Ensure all work complies with confidentiality and data protection policies

Training:

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

This is a work based programme which means that predominantly, your learning will take place on the site of your employment and within your contracted working hours We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend in person at our designated training site These workshops are carefully designed to support the learning required throughout the apprenticeship programme You will attend monthly online tutorials and have regular visits with your training specialist in your place of work We also offer 4 trips across the academic year, which have a direct relationship to the topic covered within the apprenticeship These trips are a great way to experience different business models and to work with other apprentices, sharing good practice along the way You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession You will experience a blended learning model You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed by all parties that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged

Training Outcome:

Training and Development:

As part of your apprenticeship, you will work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification You will receive structured training and mentoring to help you develop skills in communication, organisation, problem-solving, and professional business practices We hope that you'll want to continue learning and stay with us upon completion

Employer Description:
Established in 2016, Test All Water are widely recognised as one of the UK's leading retailers of water testing equipment, with a customer base stretching across the UK, Europe and beyond. Due to rapid expansion of our online business and the sales platforms we operate through, a vacancy for a Business Administrator has arisen based at our Head Office in Mansfield, with the aim of providing a range of business support services as we continue to develop our markets and the range of products and services we offer. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will receive the training and support necessary to become a confident and competent administrator, but also opportunities for exposure to all aspects of this busy online retail environment

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm. There may also be occasional opportunities for additional Saturday work (remunerated). Half an hour for lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Positive attitude,Good interpersonal skills,Time management skills,Confident using computers,Use of Microsoft packages,Able to work independently,Professional and reliable