Client Services Apprentice

Overall Purpose of the Job:

To support the provision of an effective and efficient customer service function by:

Promoting The company’s’ services and products to potential as well as existing customers Dealing professionally with incoming calls from/making outgoing calls to existing and prospective customers, providing information and follow-up actions as required; Support the Client Services Team Leader to ensure the  vacancy matching process is adhered to Preparing learner paperwork packs and managing company sign-up appointments Facilitating the enrolment of learners during group and 1-2-1 sessions, providing advice and guidance on course requirements (including duration and content)

Key Accountabilities:

Enrolment of learners and providing professional support Allocate learners to training opportunities and manage booking system Follow up learners from courses to track their progress into employment as and when requested Undertake appropriate training for all systems and applications Accurate completion of all paperwork in line with any contracts held by Steadfast Training Ltd Ensure up to data knowledge regarding all funding rules and requirements 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Achieve and exceed agreed performance targets as set out for this role Maintain accuracy Building and maintaining good relationships with new and existing clients Uploading information for the vacancy matching system and following through for appointments, sign-ups and matching apprentices to the vacancy Ensuring all required data is kept accurate and up to date and organising all learner and sales paperwork in an effective and efficient manner for handover to the Central Administration Team Responding to all customers (including learner applicants) in a timely manner and maintaining appropriate records of correspondence via the CRM Participating in annual employee appraisal and objective setting activity and meeting with line manager to review personal progress on a quarterly basis Attending staff training as required to maintain personal competency and keep up-to-date with current practice Upholding all policies and procedures of Steadfast Training Ltd Promoting a positive image of the company and all of the services it delivers Undertaking other appropriate duties as may be reasonably required from time to time by the Line Manager

Key Relationships:

Internally, with Client Services Team Leader; Marketing Manager; Trainers, Tutors, Central Administration Team, Quality & Curriculum Externally, with employers and individual learner candidates

Qualifications/ Knowledge, Skills/ Abilities and Experience required to carry out the Role:

Qualifications/ Knowledge

A clean driving licence is required as you will be visiting clients' premises using a company vehicle

Training:
Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner All training will take place at Steadfast Training on a monthly basis

Training Outcome:

Progression to Team Leader, move to other departments ie Compliants, Quality etc.

Employer Description:

We are a training provider that delivers first class skills, employability and training solutions to create better futures for individuals, families, businesses and communities. We deliver quality vocational training including Apprenticeships and Diplomas. We are a prime contractor with the Skills Funding Agency and also work closely with the DWP, National Apprenticeship Service and other funding services, to make training affordable.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

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