Business Admin Apprentice

Apprentice Administrator @ Chiltern Connections Ltd, Wallingford

Location: 2 Hithercroft Court, Hithercroft Industrial Estate, Wallingford, OX10 9BT

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Chiltern Connections Ltd?

Chiltern Connections was established in 1990 and supply materials such as adhesives, silicones, thermal management, advice on applications or the best protection for PCB’s. They have since developed an outstanding reputation for tailoring complete solutions to meet customers’ unique requirements worldwide. They have achieved this by having extensive technical expertise, reliability, strong supplier partnerships and an impressive product range.

They have a commitment to providing high-quality, timely, and competitive services that meet and exceed their customers expectations.

WHAT will I get from working with Chiltern Connections Ltd?

• EARN: £19,000 per annum, 37.5 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: 8:00am – 16:00pm, Monday to Friday with 30 mins unpaid break QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Health Cash Plan, 30 days holiday (inc bank holiday) + additional holidays in between Christmas and New Year, Life Insurance and Income protection after 2 years’ service, Gym Discounts, Lifestyle discounts, Free Snacks and refreshments, Birthday Bonus and Discretionary Bonuses, Employee Wellness Programme

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Working closely with the Finance Director, Sales and Marketing team, you will be given the opportunity to learn new skills and gain insight into all areas of the growing business so that you can fulfil your potential.

Day to Day you will:

• Provide efficient administrative support for sales team
• Assist with management and administration of sales and order processing
• Help to coordinate deliveries
• Prepare reports for sales and production
• Liaise with other departments
• Update Management Information systems to effectively capture and report accurate data, ensuring timelines are met
• Answering queries and escalate to relevant department as needed
• 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 modules including the organisation, stakeholders, relevant regulation, business fundamentals, processes & external factors. 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
• Highly engaged and motivated to learn
• Positive, with a can-do attitude
• A great communicator who is happy to talk with anyone
• A team player who enjoys collaborating and supporting others
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values in all aspects of employment
• Out-of-the box thinking and encourage creative solutions

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://www.chilternconnections.co.uk/

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