Location : Altham, BB5 5BY
We are so pleased to be working with Advocacy Focus who are seeking their next Apprentice Administrator to work at their offices in Altham.
Advocacy Focus is a well established service who provide advocacy support to individuals who may face difficutly making decisions, or have difficulty communicating their thoughts, neeeds and wishes
This opportunity is a fantastic new role for anyone looking to embark on their admininstrative career journey, within the Operations Team.
The successful apprentice will:
- To provide full administrative support and assistance to the Operations Team, including People admin, Finance admin, Training admin, Marketing admin and Health & Safety admin.
- Support the People Manager with duties in relation to the recruitment and selection process, and any other associated personnel duties.
- Assist and prepare or amend any confidential information relating to our team.
- Take responsibility for updating our Evalu8 personnel management system.
- Assist in sourcing training and helping to arrange team meetings, organise associated venues and help with the preparation.
- To organise Board Meetings both face to face and via MS Teams
- To take responsibility for our in-house training platform and associated tasks.
- To assist the Operations Coordinator in troubleshooting general IT and equipment issues.
- To help review, evaluate and monitor business processes.
- To work as a member of the team and attend monthly team meetings.
- Undertake other duties, such as projects to fulfil the Business Admin apprenticeship standard.
Skills Required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,including the ability to confidently engage with people from diverse backgrounds, both face to face and over the telephone.
- Working knowledge and understanding of relevant computer systems and applications.
- IT literate.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Eye for details.
- Accuracy.
- Problem solving skills.
Personal Qualities
- Willingness to learn
- Good punctuality
- Good communication skills
- Friendly
- Reliable
Qualifications Required
GSCE English and Maths, Grades A*-C or 4-9
Website: www.advocacyfocus.org.uk
Future Prospects
Good career progression opportunities permanent contract within the Company.
Other Information
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Intermediate Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship:
Intermediate
Proposed Duration:
20 months
Training to be provided:
Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship Standard
Functional skills Maths and English (if required)
Contact:
Apprenticeship Team
01254 292500
Apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk