Business Administration Apprentice

Job purpose: THIS IS AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION INTENDED FOR A RECENT SCHOOL OR COLLEGE LEAVER LOOKING TO START IN THE WORLD OF WORK.

We expect a high level of interest and we may close the advert earlier than is stated.

🔶Have you recently left school?

🔶Are you interested in starting a career in administration?

🔶Do you want to earn money while you learn on the job and work towards a Level 6 Business and Administration SVQ?

A friendly, well-respected security company based in Midlothian is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Modern Apprentice in a Medical Administrator role.

The company is a trusted supplier of security equipment and services across Edinburgh and surrounding areas with over 150 years of combined experience.

This job will involve reception and administration duties to help with the smooth running of the office and to deliver high quality client customer service.

Please note this opportunity is for a Modern Apprenticeship on an initial 14 month contract but the company would be open to offering a permanent role for the right candidate following this.

Responsibilities include:

🔷Providing general administrative support to the team

🔷Answering telephone calls and responding to emails in a professional manner

🔷Maintaining accurate records and updating databases and spreadsheets

🔷Filing and organising documents, both electronically and physically

🔷Assisting with the preparation of documents, reports, and correspondence

🔷Supporting the team with day-to-day office administration

🔷Taking deliveries and distributing to the team

🔷Maintain tidiness and organisation within the office

🔷Booking appointments, meetings and other activities as required

🔷Liaising with colleagues, customers, and other relevant contacts

🔷Using Microsoft Office and other business systems

🔷Assisting with data entry and ensuring information is accurate and up to date

🔷Supporting the smooth and efficient running of the office

🔷Taking part in training and development as part of the apprenticeship programme

🔷Undertaking other reasonable administrative duties as required

What will I learn? 🔶Along with the duties in your role, you will undertake a Level 6 SVQ in Business and Administration and will be supported throughout.

🔶You will receive full support and training throughout your apprenticeship and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of administrative, organisational, and professional skills.

🔶You will have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of an administrative role and about the importance of confidentiality.

🔶You will learn how to communicate with team members, clients and external partners to provide a high level of customer service.

What qualifications or qualities are required? The most important thing is that you are motivated, keen to learn and good at communicating with a range of people.

This employer is also looking for the following:

🔷Enthusiastic and keen to learn

🔷Organised and able to manage your time effectively

🔷Reliable, punctual, and professional

🔷At least a National 5 pass in English is essential

🔷Good communication and interpersonal skills are very important

🔷Friendly and confident when communicating with others

🔷Comfortable using computers and willing to learn new systems

🔷Able to work both independently and as part of a team

🔷Committed to completing your apprenticeship and developing your skills

🔷Previous customer service experience is desirable but not essential. You must have an understanding of what good customer service involves

🔷Enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude is key- you should be willing to learn and work hard

If you think you are the right person for this challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!