Business Administration Apprenticeship

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship - Kinver High School (Invictus Education Trust)

About the Employer

We are a Multi-Academy Trust comprising six secondary schools and one primary school located across the Dudley and Staffordshire area. Our Trust is committed to providing high-quality education fostering collaboration between schools and ensuring that every pupil has the opportunity to reach their full potential

About the role

Key details:

• Hours:Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm 37 hours per week Term-time only
• Wage: 7.55 per hour
• Location: 8 Enville Rd Kinver Stourbridge DY7 6AA

• Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Business Administration
• Duration:16 months

Overview of the role

This role provides high-quality administrative support to the Executive Assistant and Executive Teamcontributing to the smooth running of Trust-wide operations events and innovation projects. Theapprentice will work closely with the Executive Assistant to support executive-level functionsincluding diary management event coordination innovation delivery and administrative apprenticeship offers a structured learning pathway combining practical experience with formaltraining in business administration while supporting the Trusts strategic goals in innovation inclusionand operational excellence.

As a Business Administration Apprentice you will gain practical experience in a variety ofadministrative tasks while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will support theTrust-wide administration function and work closely with the Executive Assistant gaining insight intohigh-level executive administration and strategic planning. This is an ideal opportunity for someonelooking to start a career in education administration or executive support within the public sector.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Assistant with diary management meeting coordination and travelbookings.
• Prepare and format documents reports and presentations to a professional standard.
• Maintain accurate records filing systems and correspondence logs.
• Support internal communications and information flow across departments.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications (emails phone calls letters).
• Greet visitors and respond to routine enquiries from students parents and staff.
• Draft emails letters reports and professional correspondence under the guidance of theExecutive Assistant or senior leaders.
• Help maintain internal systems databases and records.
• Assist in processing invoices expenses and purchase orders.
  
• Support event planning travel booking and team coordination tasks.
• Provide administrative assistance for innovation initiatives.
• Help coordinate project timelines collate updates and support stakeholder communications.
• Utilise Trust-approved digital tools and platforms including but not limited to Outlook WordExcel Teams SharePoint or any other systems adopted in the future to manage tasks andworkflows.
• Learn to use Trust platforms for document management scheduling and communication.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Any other reasonable requests relevant to the role as directed by the Executive Assistant orsenior leaders.

Apprenticeship Summary:

• You will work towards your Level 3 Business Administrator qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
• Training provider: LMP Group: online/remote learning no classroom or college day release
• An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

About the Candidate

Skills & Personal Qualities Required:

• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) or equivalent computer systems
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Resilient and patient
• Enthusiastic proactive and eager to learn

Qualifications Required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential

Apprenticeship Overview

The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing implementing maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.

• Milestone 1. The Organisation - (Aims Values Policy)
  
• Milestone 2. IT Skills - (Systems Record and document production Financial processes and Professionalism and productivity).
  
• Milestone 3. Communication (Verbal Digital Social Media Stakeholder Management Problem Solving Integrity and Productivity)
  
• Milestone 4. Continuous Improvement (Processes Coaching and Developing others Decision Making Quality and Responsibility).
  
• Milestone 5. Project Management (Project Lifecycle business fundamentals: Finance Change PESTLE leading a project).
  
• Milestone 6. Preparation for End Point Assessment

Next steps & Pre-employment checks

• (Permitting youre eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team to discuss your application further.
• Additionally please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC