Business Support Apprentice - NMW for Age (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 16 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £8.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2024 |
| Location: | Middleton, Manchester , M24 1RU |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 249856 |
Summary
The Business Support
Officer Apprentice at GMLPN plays a pivotal role in supporting our mission to
enhance the employment and skills system in Greater Manchester. By providing
administrative, operational, and event coordination support, the apprentice
contributes to the smooth functioning of the network, fosters collaboration
among members, and promotes positive change within the region's education and
employment landscape.
Main Responsibilities:
1) Provide Administration
Coordinate
diaries for the GMLPN Team & Board, scheduling meetings, and appointments
Record
meeting notes and action items, ensuring accurate documentation and timely
follow-up
Maintain
and order stationery, office equipment, and other materials as required
Assist
with ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by management
2) Membership
Tracking
member engagement across business and project functions
Responding
to membership questions and enquires
3) Event and Meeting Coordination
Support
the coordination of business and project events including, the setup, on the
day and post event activities
Support
the launch and ongoing coordination of the GMLPN member awards – launching
August 2024
4) Projects
Provide
administration support for projects and initiatives as required
5) Accountancy
Generate
and raise invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to clients.
Monitor payment schedules, follow up on outstanding
invoices, and support the implementation of standing orders for members.
Company Benefits:
28 days annual leave per year (+ bank holidays)
Paid day off on your birthday
Employee assistance programme
Discounts and offers through BrightExchange
Free parking on company premises
Performance related bonuses
Team days out
Monthly team wellbeing activities
Travel expenses where applicable
Career development opportunities
Training
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Qualifications required
Essential: GCSE Maths & English grade 5/C and above
Preferred: Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
Skills required
Problem-Solving
Skills - The ability to identify challenges in your day-to-day role and work to
find solutions
IT Skills: Familiar
with using standard office software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Communication
Skills - Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for
interacting with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
Teamwork
and Collaboration - Working collaboratively with the GMLPN team and wider
stakeholders to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive environment.
Organisational
Skills - Strong organisational skills to manage efficiently, prioritising work,
and ensuring everything is kept in order.
Prospects
Working in a small business, you
will have opportunity to work across a range of different business functions,
maximising the impact of your apprenticeship.
There is potential, upon successful
completion of the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, for
progression on to higher level apprenticeships.
See case study of previous apprentice (and line
manager for the role): Charlotte
Jones – The power of apprenticeships – Damar Training
Qualification / Standard : ST0070 Business administrator
Duration 16 months
Officer Apprentice at GMLPN plays a pivotal role in supporting our mission to
enhance the employment and skills system in Greater Manchester. By providing
administrative, operational, and event coordination support, the apprentice
contributes to the smooth functioning of the network, fosters collaboration
among members, and promotes positive change within the region's education and
employment landscape.
Main Responsibilities:
1) Provide Administration
Coordinate
diaries for the GMLPN Team & Board, scheduling meetings, and appointments
Record
meeting notes and action items, ensuring accurate documentation and timely
follow-up
Maintain
and order stationery, office equipment, and other materials as required
Assist
with ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by management
2) Membership
Tracking
member engagement across business and project functions
Responding
to membership questions and enquires
3) Event and Meeting Coordination
Support
the coordination of business and project events including, the setup, on the
day and post event activities
Support
the launch and ongoing coordination of the GMLPN member awards – launching
August 2024
4) Projects
Provide
administration support for projects and initiatives as required
5) Accountancy
Generate
and raise invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to clients.
Monitor payment schedules, follow up on outstanding
invoices, and support the implementation of standing orders for members.
Company Benefits:
28 days annual leave per year (+ bank holidays)
Paid day off on your birthday
Employee assistance programme
Discounts and offers through BrightExchange
Free parking on company premises
Performance related bonuses
Team days out
Monthly team wellbeing activities
Travel expenses where applicable
Career development opportunities
Training
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Qualifications required
Essential: GCSE Maths & English grade 5/C and above
Preferred: Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
Skills required
Problem-Solving
Skills - The ability to identify challenges in your day-to-day role and work to
find solutions
IT Skills: Familiar
with using standard office software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Communication
Skills - Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for
interacting with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
Teamwork
and Collaboration - Working collaboratively with the GMLPN team and wider
stakeholders to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive environment.
Organisational
Skills - Strong organisational skills to manage efficiently, prioritising work,
and ensuring everything is kept in order.
Prospects
Working in a small business, you
will have opportunity to work across a range of different business functions,
maximising the impact of your apprenticeship.
There is potential, upon successful
completion of the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, for
progression on to higher level apprenticeships.
See case study of previous apprentice (and line
manager for the role): Charlotte
Jones – The power of apprenticeships – Damar Training
Qualification / Standard : ST0070 Business administrator
Duration 16 months