Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Event Coordinator Admin Apprentice @ Cenu Cacao

Location: Crown Way, Lillington, Leamington-Spa, CV32 7SF

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Cenu Cacao?

 Cenu Cacao is the first “bean to bar” chocolate shop in the whole of the West Midlands, creating handmade chocolate right in front of you from its shop in Leamington Spa.

The brainchild of Rosemary Ndukuba, who herself grew up on a cacao farm in Nigeria; a love of chocolate created a successful business, and after 9 years has opened its 2nd premises.

The business now offers chocolate making workshops and other events, the co-ordination, planning and marketing of which takes time. That’s where you come in……

WHAT will I get from working with Cenu Cacao?

• EARN: £8.50 per hour, 30 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday flexible between 8am and 5pm (to potentially include evenings, weekends, and holidays)
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Employee discount, flexitime & onsite parking.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Cenu Cacao are looking to expand their team (currently 9) and give someone the opportunity to co-ordinate, and grow, their events. You’ll have the support and mentorship of the company founder and a Marketing expert.

And whilst we don’t expect you to have previous experience, you should have the necessary skills and abilities to design, plan, and execute a variety of successful events. The businesses success is underpinned by its’ values, which we hope you share; Quality, Excellent Customer Service, Attention to detail, and Pride in work. Your daily tasks will include:

• Engaging with prospective clients to gain a full understanding of their needs, define the scope of each event, and effectively manage expectations throughout the planning process.
• Ensuring that each event aligns with client objectives, reflects brand goals, and adheres to established budget requirements.
• Overseeing all operational aspects of events, from initial concept through to completion.
• Developing engaging event themes and concepts, preparing detailed event plans.
• Publicising events and managing creation and distribution of promotional materials.
• Establishing clear timelines and timetables for each event, delegating tasks efficiently.
• Managing event set-up, swiftly addressing any issues that arise, coordinating with staff as needed, and ensuring the smooth flow of all event activities.
• Producing comprehensive reports to evaluate event outcomes and identify areas for future improvement.
• 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.
• Time management, attention to detail & multitasking.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Teamworking & ability to foster strong working relationships.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Creativity, proficient in use of social media & IT literate; you will need to identify and utilise relevant event management software.
• Adaptable, flexible & ability to work independently.

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://cenucacao.co.uk/

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