Business Administrator Apprentice

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Zicam Systems Group for a Business Administrator. On a day to day basis, you will complete tasks such as reception duties, answering phone calls, preparing quotes and using in house systems for reporting and updating engineer comments and actions.

Hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. 30 minute lunch break daily.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Duration 1 year 6 months

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

• Communicate with clients through phone and emails, building positive relationships.
• Support the Operations Team, Project Manager and Directors with Ad Hoc administrative support.
• Monitor the Service Inbox and respond to requests for information and elevate requests requiring action to the Operations Manager.
• Respond to requests on the Client Portal.
• Prepare and format information packs.
• Ordering Cherry Pickers upon direction from the Operations Manager.
• Book accommodation for Engineers when required.

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• 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 themselves 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.…