Business Administrative Level 3 Apprenticeship – Kemira Chemicals UK

Type: Apprentice
Location: Goole, DN14 6BZ

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and
work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The Business Administration Apprentice will assist in providing a wide range of administrative support services across the Kemira Goole site and wider organisation.

Duties will include:

To assist with general reception duties, post, filing, answering the telephones
Work with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
Checking of stock movements
Provide a wide range of administrative services to support the
Executive Assistant Team
Assist with travel and meeting arrangements
Customer service – to liaise with colleagues and external contacts
Provide support for visitors both internal and external as required
Assist with the planning and organisation of site wide events and department specific events
Flexibility to support different areas of the business
Assist with promoting the Administrative Network throughout the wider organisation
To undertake billing and related functions including the timely and accurate distribution of invoices, maintenance of records and files
Checking and approval of invoices.
Any other duties that may be assigned.

Where you’ll work

New Potter Grange Road

Goole

DN14 6BZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or
other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others’ work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation’s procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Online delivery
Remote 1:1 support every 5 weeks
Reviews with learner and line manager every 10 weeks

The apprentice will receive a minimum of 20% of their training away from their day-to-day job. This external training will be delivered either on a day release basis or onsite by the training provider and will result in the Apprentice gaining a Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration.

The apprentice will gain transferable core skills and knowledge. In addition, they will gain skills specific to the working practices of Kemira.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can
adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

You cannot hold a Level 3 Business Administration qualification_x000D_
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Times of work may vary and may, on occasion, require a limited amount of overtime._x000D_
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Please be aware, any offer of employment will be subject to a pre-employment medical which will include a drug and alcohol screening.

About this company

Our apprenticeship and graduate services have been supporting science industry employers to attract, retain and develop people who can contribute to business success since 2012.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition.
This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme.
You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

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