Business Administration Apprentice

Provide day-to-day administrative support to different departments across the business. Answer telephone calls and respond to emails in a professional and helpful manner. Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets and information on company systems. Assist with customer orders, quotations, invoices and general correspondence. Support the sales, purchasing, finance and customer service teams with administrative tasks. Prepare documents, reports and other information using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Liaise with customers, suppliers and colleagues to help ensure information is communicated accurately and on time. Assist with filing, data entry and maintaining organised electronic and paper records. Develop strong communication, organisation, time-management and problem-solving skills through practical experience and apprenticeship training.

Training:

The apprentice will work towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. Training will be provided by The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) Business School in Huntingdon.

The apprentice will develop practical skills and knowledge in business administration, communication, organisation, IT, project support, business processes and working effectively with colleagues and customers.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.

Training Outcome:

The successful apprentice will be offered a full-time permanent position on successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to satisfactory performance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career within Lil Packaging, with the department and future role agreed based on their skills, interests and the needs of the business.

Employer Description:

Manufacturer of cardboard and corrugated packaging. We specialise in bespoke prestige packaging for online commerce as well as supply our own stock range on our web site.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8:55am–5:00pm and Friday, 8:55am–4:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch each day. Apprenticeship training is included within normal working hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Time management,Friendly and approachable,Reliable and punctual,Positive and enthusiastic,Organised and methodical,Professional and polite,Hardworking, willing to learn,Adaptable and flexible,Confident communication,Positive attitude to teamwork,Keen to develop a career,Independent and Teamwork,Willing to learn new systems,Microsoft Office skills,Prioritisation skills,Able to meet deadlines,Follow company procedures,Learn about areas of business