Business Administration Apprenticeship (Level 3) - 21157

We help people and wildlife adapt to climate change, work to reduce the impacts of flooding, drought, rising sea levels and coastal erosion. We improve the quality of our water, land and air by addressing pollution and work with businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations.

This entry level role is a crucial one that sits at the heart of our business. If you are enthusiastic, inquisitive and curious, with a passion to make a positive difference to protect the environment for both wildlife and people, this opportunity will help you do that enabling us to continue with our ongoing successes and future challenges.

Duties will include:

• Team and Project Administration
• Travel and accommodation arrangements
• Managing enquiries
• Supporting meetings or events
• Managing the Line Managers, Team or Service email boxes
• Prioritising urgent and sensitive work and ensuring it is dealt with appropriately

Applicants are welcome from all locations, however not all roles are available in all locations. These are ‘potential opportunities’ and we cannot guarantee a vacancy in every place listed, but encourage anyone interested to submit an application and clearly state your preferred location and apprenticeship.

As well as receiving coaching and mentoring from professional team members, you will work with and learn from experienced Business Administrators.

You'll be active in different types of work and involved in the delivery of various projects, all of which will enhance your knowledge and skills.

You will gain experience of business administration, learn about various parts of our organisation, our great colleagues, obtain insight and knowledge to support your role and career.

You need to meet the apprenticeship eligibility criteria, detailed in the applicant Candidate Pack.

Experience is not as important as your enthusiasm and commitment. You will have access to both training and support to develop your abilities whilst in the role.

You’ll be completing a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship through a combination of online learning as well as virtual and face-to-face workshops.

You will take responsibility for completing coursework on time, maintaining evidence for your assessments and put into practice what you’re learning by continuing to do your day job every day.

Successful candidates will have:
• An eye for detail and the ability to produce accurate work
• Good interpersonal, team working and communication skills
• Good organisational and planning skills and ability to work to deadlines under pressure

Qualifications:
• Maths and English at GCSE Grades A – C (or equivalent)

We offer a fantastic benefits package to our employees, in addition to an attractive salary i.e. flexible working, 25 days annual leave, an award-winning Pension Fund.

As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve and continue to develop diversity throughout our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation or religion.

The roles will be full time with flexibility (30 hours+ for apprenticeships).

Remote interviews likely held in April, using an online platform such as MS Teams. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Apprenticeships are likely to start in August/September.

For any questions please contact: EANWC@environment-agency.gov.uk.

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.

• Aware of own strengths and of areas where help is needed.
• Asks for help when needed and acts on good advice.
• Takes responsibility for own action and behaviour.
• Adapts to changes and treats differing people equally well.
• Manages emotions and works hard to be resilient under normal pressure.
• Maintains an enthusiastic outlook, is encouraging to all colleagues.
• Prioritises and schedules activities to make best use of time at work.
• Thinks and plans to get the job done well and adjusts when needed.

Questions:

Please can you tell of us of a time when you have had to manage your time?

How would you describe your strengths and weakness when under pressure to deliver a piece of work?

Please note; Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may want to use the STAR structure when writing your response (Situation, Task, Action, Result)

Description: Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.

• Builds and keeps supportive relationships with everyone at work.
• Co-operates across the team to achieve shared goals.
• Builds relationships beyond own team when reasonable to do so.
• Supports the line manager and the team and offers friendly advice.
• Actively involves themselves and participates in team activities.
• Takes pride to speak positively about the team and colleagues.

Question:

Please tell us about a time when you have worked in a team to deliver a group outcome or objective?

Please note; Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may want to use the STAR structure when writing your response (Situation, Task, Action, Result)

Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and
resources to ensure timely.

• Prioritises and organises to get things done well and on time.
• Work toward specific goals and keeps track of progress.
• Can be relied upon to always do their best.
• Recognises issues and adjusts actions or seeks help to deal with them.
• Shows dedication and commitment.

Questions:

Please tell us of a situation where you have had to get a job/task done under time pressures?

What did you do to make sure the people around you knew your goal and how you were going to deliver them?

Please note; Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may want to use the STAR structure when writing your response. (Situation, Task, Action, Result)