Business Administrator Apprentice

The Role:

The Business Administrator Apprentice will provide support to the administrative and finance functions with the Aston Villa Foundation Working within a small team, the postholder will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of Aston Villa Foundation’s Central Operations Team, supporting the business administration and finance functions You’ll be involved in a wide variety of administrative procedures, supporting our Finance Manager with invoice and credit control, managing customer enquiries and ensuring financial records are kept up to date Within the administration function you’ll support on administrative tasks covering a range of programmes including managing bookings and dealing with enquiries

This is a great opportunity to learn how two key business functions operate, with real responsibility, support and development from day one.

You will need have achieved GCSE Level 5 (or equivalent) in English and math’s Have previous experience working in a customer facing environment and possess excellent time management and communication skills You will be self-motivated and resilient, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards

Training:
In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 Business Administration qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support 24/7 and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours

Training Outcome:
Following the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to transition into a full-time position with the Aston Villa Foundation

Employer Description:

The Aston Villa Foundation is a registered charity (number 1152848) that delivers the community and charity work of Aston Villa Football Club. Over the last 30-years, Aston Villa’s community work has continued to cater to the needs of local residents, community members and fans, laying the important foundations for Aston Villa’s presence in the local community today.

We work with children, young people and young adults both within the immediate areas surrounding Villa Park and the wider Birmingham population, providing a holistic landscape of opportunities to support them on their life journey. Through our three key strategic functions of Delivering, Connecting and Supporting, we share a drive for the Foundation to be seen as excellent, collaborative and innovative, with the ambition to be seen as an outstanding social impact charity. In all we do, we follow our mission statement of “Working together to Enrich Lives.”

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with 1 hour lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative