Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship - London Basketball Association
About the Employer
The London Basketball Association (LBA) is a community-focused organisation dedicated to promoting basketball as a tool for social change across London. It aims to make basketball accessible and inclusive for all, particularly targeting disadvantaged communities. The LBA runs programs to encourage personal development, physical fitness, and community engagement through basketball, as well as initiatives focused on education, employment, and social inclusion.
About the role
Key details:
- Working week: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, 30 hours per week (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
- Wage: £6.40 per hour
- Location: Grand Union Studios, 332 Ladbroke Grove , London, United Kingdom, W10 5AD
- Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Business Administration
- Duration: 16 months
Overview of the role:
The Grant Writer will be required to assist and lead on key areas of LBA’s exceptional work. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and innovative charity and help bring enjoyment and vitality to young people from deprived and isolated communities.
Most of the tasks will require using your own computer, so it is essential that you feel comfortable and confident using MS-Office software and Google-Suites.
Key responsibilities:
- To assist in the ongoing writing of grants, trusts, bursaries, funds, financial support and tenders for government, local authority, sports governing bodies and any other funding organisation.
- To drive compelling funding campaigns and develop strong strategic partnerships with funding decision makers.
- Create long-term funding strategies for the LBA to ensure its ongoing success.
Apprenticeship Summary:
- You will work towards your Level 3 Business Administrator qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
- Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
- All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
- An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!
About the Candidate
Skills & Personal Qualities Required:
- Very strong verbal and written communication.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Packages such as MS-Word and Excel.
- The ability to plan work and meet deadlines (deadline-driven).
- Able to work under their own autonomy or as part of a team.
- Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues.
Experience and knowledges:
- Ideally, at least 1 year previous grant writing experience within the Charity, Not for Profit or public sectors.
- Ideally, holds a degree in one of the following; Law, Politics, Economics, English, Social Policy or similar.
- Proficient knowledge of fundraising methods.
- Proficient in measuring and reaching business income goals.
- Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources.
- A willingness to remain abreast of the latest trends, best practices, and ethics.
Qualifications Required:
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) preferred
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) preferred
Things to consider:
- The successful candidate MUST own a computer
Apprenticeship Overview
The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.
- Milestone 1. The Organisation - (Aims, Values, Policy)
- Milestone 2. IT Skills - (Systems, Record and document production, Financial processes and Professionalism and productivity).
- Milestone 3. Communication – (Verbal, Digital, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Integrity and Productivity)
- Milestone 4. Continuous Improvement – (Processes, Coaching and Developing others, Decision Making, Quality and Responsibility).
- Milestone 5. Project Management – (Project Lifecycle, business fundamentals: Finance, Change, PESTLE, leading a project).
- Milestone 6. Preparation for End Point Assessment
Next steps & Pre-employment checks
- (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
- Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.
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