Business Apprenticeship

05/11/2024 GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 / C or above) Essential Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust and Trustees wish to appoint a dedicated and suitably experienced Admin Apprentice to join our enthusiastic and supportive central team. The business apprentice will work within the central team to support all aspects of administration and finance. Including support to the CEO and Deputy CEO.

The duties and responsibilities listed below are indicative of the tasks you will perform, and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. The postholder will be expected to take on additional tasks appropriate to the role as they arise.

 

 

Administration and Governance

●      To provide support within the Central Team particularly the CEO and Deputy CEO with all administrative tasks including photocopying, filing, arranging meetings, organising room bookings, transport arrangements and managing diaries.

●      Assist the team in collating data and producing reports as required.

●      Attend and take notes at meetings as required.

●      To collate information required for publication on the Trust website, e.g. Trustee/Member/Staff declaration of interest forms.

●      Act as the first point of contact for visitors, dealing with telephone and face to face enquiries efficiently and in a professional and supportive manner.

●      Organise and set up rooms for training and meetings.

●      Seek support from other colleagues where necessary to respond to complex enquiries.

●      Respond to messages promptly and accurately, passing on information to relevant staff members as necessary.

●      Respond to routine correspondence.

 

Finance

●      Undertake general financial administration as directed by the Trust Business Manager.

●      Maintain office stock and supplies ordering new supplies when necessary.

●      To pay any central invoices recording expenditure accurately on Xero

●      To coordinate all purchasing for the central team including raising requisitions and purchase orders.

●      To operate relevant finance related ICT packages eg excel, Xero, banking.

Human Resources & Operations and Compliance

●      To assist the HR manager and Operations Officer with general administration as required.

Other Generic Responsibilities

●      Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

●      Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all

●      Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Trust

●      Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

●      Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

●      Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Safeguarding

●      Be aware of and comply with safeguarding responsibilities as outlined in the Trust’s Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Data Protection and other statutory responsibilities

●      Be aware of and comply with data protection responsibilities as outlined in the Trust’s Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualification Required

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 / C or above) Essential