Business Administration Apprentice

Business Administration Apprentice @ Tag Sports & Promotional Clothing

Location: Derby Road Business Park, Burton on Trent, DE14 1RW

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Tag Sports & Promotional Clothing?

TAG Sportswear is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of bespoke teamwear. They work closely with clients to provide a unique identity. The high level of customer service offered to every client is paramount to success and coupled with their forward-thinking vision that is constantly growing.

WHAT will I get from working with Tag Sports & Promotional Clothing?

• EARN: £10 per hour, 37.5-39.5 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.30pm, Saturdays 10am to 12pm on a rota basis.
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: 20 days holiday + bank holidays, closed between Christmas & New Year, and Company Pension.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining a close-knit team of 12 that are experience in supporting apprentices. Everyone is expected to have a good understanding and ability to step into every role within the business. This makes working at TAG a great opportunity to those who seek a job role with lots of variety.

During peak busy periods (May to October), your main role will be dealing with customers:

• Taking phone calls, answering & sending emails.
• Processing orders on our internal system SAP.
• Taking a customer enquiry through to the finished goods being delivered.
• Dealing with suppliers, arranging order graphics and working with our internal departments.
• Taking payments.
• Product knowledge is very important in this role, so an interest in the latest sports fashion is useful but not essential.

During quieter periods, your role will split into 2 elements:

• You will still be required to carry out the trainee account manager roles above.
• You will also work alongside the sales department to enhance the administrative systems and processes to improve and prepare for the next year.

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
• Communication, team working & customer care.
• Analytical, IT, problem solving & presentation skills.
• Organisation, attention to detail, logical & uses initiative.
• Non-judgemental &patience.
• Administrative, numeracy & creativity.

What happens after I complete my apprenticeship?

3 of the previous apprentices at TAG have progressed into Key Account Manager roles and 1 of them is now the Finance Administrator, so there will be plenty of opportunities for you within the business.

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://tagsportswear.co.uk/

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