Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Business Administrator Apprenticeship @ Active Workplace Group

Location: Unit 4 Headley Park, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4SW

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start. If you are looking to start an apprenticeship in September, please apply closer to the time via the CT Skills website where all current & live vacancies are listed.

WHO are Active Workplace Group?

Active Workplace Group has become one of the most trusted companies in the UK office interiors market. Services include the Design, Build, Furnishing, Movement & Storage of Workspaces, as well as the provision of customer specific Facilities Management Services.

With a wealth of experience and industry knowledge, Active Workplace Group provides its customers with a range of workplace services to cover all aspects associated with workplace change.

WHAT will I get from working with Active Workplace Group?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 37 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.

And the BENEFITS?

Active’s Apprenticeship Scheme is hugely successful, all previous apprentices have achieved Distinction and have been promoted into senior roles, so you are in very safe hands!

Active believe in work hard, play hard…  previous team events have included trips to London, and even France!

You’ll be joining a business that is genuinely interested in its carbon footprint, one of its apprentices even manages their sustainability project!

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will play an important part in providing administrative support to the Facilities Management Department. Your daily tasks will include:

• Scheduling Maintenance visits with Clients & Suppliers
• Raising quotes for clients
• Ordering materials for Engineers
• Scheduling Engineers visits with clients
• Answering the phone and directing calls
• Managing parking requirement; operative in central London and elsewhere require top-up parking at meters whilst on site
• Assisting with helpdesk requests
• Dealing with parking dispensations
• Assisting the team with all manner of ad hoc requests
• There will also be opportunities to get out of the office to visit customer sites to see what and how Active do things.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Business Admin Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about the modules. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Communication, team working & customer care.
• IT skills, organisation & initiative.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://activeworkplacegroup.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/business-administration/