Business Administration Apprentice (Level 2/Intermediate)

Employer Description

Choices are a domestic abuse service provider operating in the North and West Kent and Medway areas, we offer a range of supports to all victims of domestic abuse.

Description of Vacancy

This is a varied administrative role working between two offices (Maidstone & Gravesend). You will be required to carry out administrative duties including making and receiving phone calls and emails, managing employee records, data entry, filing and retrieval.

You will support and assist managers and office staff as and when required in all aspects of administration.

Answer the phones in a professional manner.

Pass messages in a timely manner.

Updating of rental records

Updating of timesheets

Updating of database system

Input to evaluation spreadsheets

Support Management and staff

General administration and office support

Apprenticeships offered will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau)

Work will be across 2 sites in Gravesend and Maidstone. Your base will be allocated as the nearest site to your home address. Travel is paid at £0.40p per mile in excess of journey distance between home and base .

Hours

Monday-Friday

(35 hours/week)

09:00-16:30

30 minutes unpaid lunch

Skills Required

Computer Literate

Knowledge of Microsoft Office desirable

Good written and verbal communication skills

Able to work as part of a team or on own initiative

Able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines

Able to learn and use new skills as required

Personal Qualities

Organised

Prompt and reliable

Enthusiastic

Focussed

Friendly and approachable

Good attention to detail

Qualifications Required

Grade A – C GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications.

Training Provided

On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Framework – consisting of the Intermediate NVQ Level, Technical Certificate and Functional Skills if appropriate.

Regular work based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards.

Important Information

The employer has asked that you do not contact them direct. Doing so could jeopardise your application. You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work on a daily basis whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid.

KT&A: Kent Training & Apprenticeships are part of Kent County Council and are a leading training organisation with nearly 30 years successful experience. KT&A specialise in high quality work-based training, delivered by qualified staff with personal experience of working in the skill area they teach.