Business Support Apprentice - NMW for Age
Role
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
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date
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
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Training Provider
- DAMAR LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm (7.5 hours per day within a 9-hour window).
- Expected Duration
- 16 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 14th June 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 24th June 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE or equivalent, grade 9-5/A*-C or above (Essential)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 9-5/A*-C or above (Essential)
About the Employer
- Company
- GREATER MANCHESTER LEARNING PROVIDER NETWORK LIMITED
- Location
- GREENGATE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £12,480.00 to £22,308.00
- Posted
- Company
- GREATER MANCHESTER LEARNING PROVIDER NETWORK LIMITED
- Location
- GREENGATE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £12,480.00 to £22,308.00
- Posted