Business Administrator Apprenticeship - 14110
2
North West
Warrington
Richard Fairclough House
Staff Grade 2
Apprenticeship
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Administration / Corporate Support, Knowledge & Information Management
£17,000 pro rata
Are you passionate about the environment and want to help to protect it?
Are you looking for that first step into an administration role or want to change career?
If so we can offer you the chance to become a valuable part of an administrative team providing comprehensive support to Directors as they lead delivery of the 25 Year Environment Plan.
During this apprenticeship you’ll study for a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration and learn how to:
• Provide accurate and timely support for operational and/ or regulatory decisions, carry out routine interpretation of data and where required, prepare basic reports. In some cases, you may provide first level regulatory responses on behalf of the team.
• Maintain a good customer focus and develop effective working relationships
• Use standard IT packages efficiently and learn to use specialised systems as required.
• Operate and maintain data and information systems effectively.
• Ensure records are stored accurately, are up to date and readily accessible to facilitate team activities.
For specific information about the apprenticeship please see the Candidate Pack and brochure.
Are you looking for that first step into an administration role or want to change career?
If so we can offer you the chance to become a valuable part of an administrative team providing comprehensive support to Directors as they lead delivery of the 25 Year Environment Plan.
During this apprenticeship you’ll study for a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration and learn how to:
• Provide accurate and timely support for operational and/ or regulatory decisions, carry out routine interpretation of data and where required, prepare basic reports. In some cases, you may provide first level regulatory responses on behalf of the team.
• Maintain a good customer focus and develop effective working relationships
• Use standard IT packages efficiently and learn to use specialised systems as required.
• Operate and maintain data and information systems effectively.
• Ensure records are stored accurately, are up to date and readily accessible to facilitate team activities.
For specific information about the apprenticeship please see the Candidate Pack and brochure.
Everyone at the Environment Agency has the same ambition: To create a better place for people and wildlife.
You’ll be working with experienced Administrators and be part of a wider apprentice community made up of individuals with different talents and abilities and of all ages and backgrounds.
Our ultimate aim is for a workforce that reflects the diversity in the communities we work with and the environment we protect.
You’ll be working with experienced Administrators and be part of a wider apprentice community made up of individuals with different talents and abilities and of all ages and backgrounds.
Our ultimate aim is for a workforce that reflects the diversity in the communities we work with and the environment we protect.
Background and experience are not as important as your energy, enthusiasm and commitment, as the apprenticeship will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to be fully competent in this role.
However, to perform successfully in both this role and in the apprenticeship you must have:
• Excellent attention to detail and be able to produce accurate work.
• Good interpersonal, team working and communication skills.
• Good organisational and planning skills and ability to work to deadlines under pressure
• Maths and English at GCSE Grades A – C/4 – 9 (or equivalent).
If you are yet to take GCSEs but expect to achieve these grades in the summer, you may still apply
In addition you must be eligible for apprenticeship funding. Please see the Candidate Pack for further information.
However, to perform successfully in both this role and in the apprenticeship you must have:
• Excellent attention to detail and be able to produce accurate work.
• Good interpersonal, team working and communication skills.
• Good organisational and planning skills and ability to work to deadlines under pressure
• Maths and English at GCSE Grades A – C/4 – 9 (or equivalent).
If you are yet to take GCSEs but expect to achieve these grades in the summer, you may still apply
In addition you must be eligible for apprenticeship funding. Please see the Candidate Pack for further information.
This apprenticeship is for 24 months, starting between summer and September 2020.
Employees who successfully complete their apprenticeship, typically after 18 months, will be considered for permanent employment.
On completion of the apprenticeship, salary will increase from:
• £17,000 - £18,889
This role and apprenticeship are targeted towards people aged 16 – 24 but there is no upper age limit for these apprenticeships. Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria can apply.
To chat about this apprenticeship please contact Louise Rylands (020 3025 0795)
Employees who successfully complete their apprenticeship, typically after 18 months, will be considered for permanent employment.
On completion of the apprenticeship, salary will increase from:
• £17,000 - £18,889
This role and apprenticeship are targeted towards people aged 16 – 24 but there is no upper age limit for these apprenticeships. Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria can apply.
To chat about this apprenticeship please contact Louise Rylands (020 3025 0795)
23/02/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
24 months
Manages Self
Description: Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
Describe how you would handle the demands of working and studying at the same time to ensure you stay on track with both work objectives and coursework?
You may find researching the STAR method beneficial in helping you frame responses.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection.
Describe how you would handle the demands of working and studying at the same time to ensure you stay on track with both work objectives and coursework?
You may find researching the STAR method beneficial in helping you frame responses.
Works in Teams
Description: Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection
How would you contribute to team effort and how would you interact with others to work effectively as a team?
What do you see as being the potential challenges and how would you overcome these?
You may find researching the STAR method beneficial in helping you frame responses.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection
How would you contribute to team effort and how would you interact with others to work effectively as a team?
What do you see as being the potential challenges and how would you overcome these?
You may find researching the STAR method beneficial in helping you frame responses.
Achieves Results
Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection
How would you ensure that you complete your work to the best of your ability?
You may wish to consider how you would:
• Allocate your time effectively
• Ensure your work is completed as thoroughly and accurately as possible
• What would you do push yourself to get the best results both at work and in your studies?
You may find researching the STAR method beneficial in helping you frame responses.
Please note your answer will be used for interview selection
How would you ensure that you complete your work to the best of your ability?
You may wish to consider how you would:
• Allocate your time effectively
• Ensure your work is completed as thoroughly and accurately as possible
• What would you do push yourself to get the best results both at work and in your studies?
You may find researching the STAR method beneficial in helping you frame responses.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.