Sales and Marketing Apprentice, SP Woolhouse & Sons Ltd, High Melton, Doncaster
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £10.00 i £11.00 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Barnsley College |
| Math o swydd: | Prentisiaeth |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SP |
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Are you looking to kick-start your career in business administration and sales? We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join our dynamic team and gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Main Duties
IT
• The use of multiple IT packages and systems to: write letters and/or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data.
• 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.
Record and Document Production
• Produces accurate records and documents including emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals.
• Makes recommendations for improvements and presents solutions to management.
• Draft correspondence, write reports and able to review others' work.
• Maintain records and files
• Handle confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures.
• Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Decision Making
• 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.
Interpersonal Skills
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation.
• Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately.
• Be a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as knowledge and skills are gained
Communication
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms.
• Use the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively.
• Agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately.
• Applies social media solutions
• Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation.
Quality
• Complete tasks to a high standard.
• Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work.
• Review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements.
• Share administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly.
• Application of problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Planning and organisation
• 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.
Project Management
• Use relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plan required resources to successfully deliver projects.
• Undertake and lead projects as and when required.
Qualifications required: GCSE maths and English at Grade 4 or above – Desirable
Skills required:
Previous administrative experience
IT skills (Word, Excel, databases, PowerPoint)
Strong skills in communicating verbally and in writing.
Effective time management & prioritisation skills
Basic understanding of legislation and regulations around GDPR, confidentiality, health & safety and equality & diversity.
Data analysis skills
Qualities required:
Self-motivated
Ability to work under pressure.
Reflective, and embraces new initiatives in order to improve performance.
Good interpersonal skills.
Flexible approach to work.
Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
Other requirements:
Driving Licence required
This role is for over 19s due to the nature of the role
Working week: Monday- Friday 7:30-4:30pm, (Available to be flexible on these start and finish times). Potential for hybrid work after 6 month review.
Future prospects: Future prospects include progression to a Sales or Account Management role, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility in client relations, business development, and project coordination within the company. As the company grows there are new roles starting, of which they could step into. The business also has many different sectors to it, so there is the potential to expand into more business development roles.
Delivery to be completed on site and off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work. Student to complete a Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship.
About the employer: SP Woolhouse & Sons Ltd is a family-run commercial farming business based just outside of Doncaster. We are a leading supplier of hay and haylage across the UK and internationally, delivering high-quality forage products. Serving the equestrian, zoo, and small pet markets, we manage the entire process from seed planting to delivery, ensuring consistent premium quality. The two major brands are M&T Haylage and HayDay. Since 2014, we have grown from four employees to 15 full-time staff, with further expansion into new markets underway. As demand increases we continue to invest in the business to improve our product and workplace, while providing reliable service to our customers.
Main Duties
IT
• The use of multiple IT packages and systems to: write letters and/or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data.
• 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.
Record and Document Production
• Produces accurate records and documents including emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals.
• Makes recommendations for improvements and presents solutions to management.
• Draft correspondence, write reports and able to review others' work.
• Maintain records and files
• Handle confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures.
• Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Decision Making
• 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.
Interpersonal Skills
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation.
• Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately.
• Be a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as knowledge and skills are gained
Communication
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms.
• Use the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively.
• Agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately.
• Applies social media solutions
• Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation.
Quality
• Complete tasks to a high standard.
• Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work.
• Review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements.
• Share administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly.
• Application of problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Planning and organisation
• 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.
Project Management
• Use relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plan required resources to successfully deliver projects.
• Undertake and lead projects as and when required.
Qualifications required: GCSE maths and English at Grade 4 or above – Desirable
Skills required:
Previous administrative experience
IT skills (Word, Excel, databases, PowerPoint)
Strong skills in communicating verbally and in writing.
Effective time management & prioritisation skills
Basic understanding of legislation and regulations around GDPR, confidentiality, health & safety and equality & diversity.
Data analysis skills
Qualities required:
Self-motivated
Ability to work under pressure.
Reflective, and embraces new initiatives in order to improve performance.
Good interpersonal skills.
Flexible approach to work.
Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
Other requirements:
Driving Licence required
This role is for over 19s due to the nature of the role
Working week: Monday- Friday 7:30-4:30pm, (Available to be flexible on these start and finish times). Potential for hybrid work after 6 month review.
Future prospects: Future prospects include progression to a Sales or Account Management role, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility in client relations, business development, and project coordination within the company. As the company grows there are new roles starting, of which they could step into. The business also has many different sectors to it, so there is the potential to expand into more business development roles.
Delivery to be completed on site and off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work. Student to complete a Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship.
About the employer: SP Woolhouse & Sons Ltd is a family-run commercial farming business based just outside of Doncaster. We are a leading supplier of hay and haylage across the UK and internationally, delivering high-quality forage products. Serving the equestrian, zoo, and small pet markets, we manage the entire process from seed planting to delivery, ensuring consistent premium quality. The two major brands are M&T Haylage and HayDay. Since 2014, we have grown from four employees to 15 full-time staff, with further expansion into new markets underway. As demand increases we continue to invest in the business to improve our product and workplace, while providing reliable service to our customers.