Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship - 19476
3
London
London
Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Staff Grade 2
Apprenticeship
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support
£17,565 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?
We can offer you the chance to become a valuable part of an administrative team providing support to Directors, and their teams, as they lead delivery of the 25 Year Environment Plan.
Based in the Home Office building in Westminster where we work alongside our Defra Ministers, you will be well supported by experienced mentors and friendly colleagues. Whilst the majority of our staff are set up to work from home; we expect to move towards a blend of home and office working.
Duties include:
• Administrating as needed alongside the Director, Deputy Directors and team.
• Managing telephone and email queries.
• Arranging meetings, preparing meeting papers, and helping to organise events.
• Managing the Director or Deputy Directors’ email boxes.
• Prioritising urgent and sensitive work and ensuring it is dealt with appropriately.
• Attending and/or supporting virtual meetings, using Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
We warmly welcome interest in our apprenticeships from everyone. Our aim is for a workforce that reflects the diversity in the communities we work with.
Are you looking for that first step into an administration role or want to change career?
We can offer you the chance to become a valuable part of an administrative team providing support to Directors, and their teams, as they lead delivery of the 25 Year Environment Plan.
Based in the Home Office building in Westminster where we work alongside our Defra Ministers, you will be well supported by experienced mentors and friendly colleagues. Whilst the majority of our staff are set up to work from home; we expect to move towards a blend of home and office working.
Duties include:
• Administrating as needed alongside the Director, Deputy Directors and team.
• Managing telephone and email queries.
• Arranging meetings, preparing meeting papers, and helping to organise events.
• Managing the Director or Deputy Directors’ email boxes.
• Prioritising urgent and sensitive work and ensuring it is dealt with appropriately.
• Attending and/or supporting virtual meetings, using Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
We warmly welcome interest in our apprenticeships from everyone. Our aim is for a workforce that reflects the diversity in the communities we work with.
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.
You’ll be completing a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship. You will take responsibility for completing coursework on time, maintaining up to date evidence for your assessments and put into practice what you’re learning by continuing to do your day job every day. You will be expected to work hard.
Successful candidates will 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 (or equivalent).
• Please note, we are unable to accept candidates who hold a Level 6 (degree) qualification or higher.
You’ll be completing a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship. You will take responsibility for completing coursework on time, maintaining up to date evidence for your assessments and put into practice what you’re learning by continuing to do your day job every day. You will be expected to work hard.
Successful candidates will 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 (or equivalent).
• Please note, we are unable to accept candidates who hold a Level 6 (degree) qualification or higher.
We cannot guarantee a permanent role on the completion of your fixed term apprenticeship. However, we will support you to find ongoing employment within the Environment Agency or Defra Group.
This apprenticeship is targeted primarily at young people aged 16 – 24 years. This does not disqualify you from applying if you are over 24; are looking to re-enter employment after a break; or are seeking to change your career direction as there is no upper age limit for undertaking an apprenticeship.
However it is essential that you meet the apprenticeship eligibility criteria detailed in the Candidate Pack
For a chat about the role or to find out more please contact
Nadia Dickinson 07767605426 nadia.dickinson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Joe Stevens 07880 785047 joe.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk
This apprenticeship is targeted primarily at young people aged 16 – 24 years. This does not disqualify you from applying if you are over 24; are looking to re-enter employment after a break; or are seeking to change your career direction as there is no upper age limit for undertaking an apprenticeship.
However it is essential that you meet the apprenticeship eligibility criteria detailed in the Candidate Pack
For a chat about the role or to find out more please contact
Nadia Dickinson 07767605426 nadia.dickinson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Joe Stevens 07880 785047 joe.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk
31/10/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to 24 months
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Manages Self
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
Works in Teams
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
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.