Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Kent - 14181
2
South East
West Malling
Orchard 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 our Management Administrative team providing comprehensive support to the Kent, South London and East Sussex Area Leadership team.
During this apprenticeship you’ll study for a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration and learn how to:
• Provide accurate and timely support for members of the area leadership team
• Maintain good customer focus and ensures effective relationship building and partnership working to support the organisation achieve its operational objectives.
• Use standard IT packages efficiently to deliver work and learn specialised systems as required.
• Operate and maintains data and information systems effectively
• Ensure records are stored accurately, are up to date and maintains the appropriate level of confidentiality when dealing with data relating to people.
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 our Management Administrative team providing comprehensive support to the Kent, South London and East Sussex Area Leadership team.
During this apprenticeship you’ll study for a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration and learn how to:
• Provide accurate and timely support for members of the area leadership team
• Maintain good customer focus and ensures effective relationship building and partnership working to support the organisation achieve its operational objectives.
• Use standard IT packages efficiently to deliver work and learn specialised systems as required.
• Operate and maintains data and information systems effectively
• Ensure records are stored accurately, are up to date and maintains the appropriate level of confidentiality when dealing with data relating to people.
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 is a permanent role starting between summer and September 2020 and you will typically complete the apprenticeship in the first 18 months – 24 months of your employment.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, your salary will increase from £17,000 - £18,889pa
Please Note: This role and apprenticeship are targeted towards people aged 16 – 24 but there is no upper age limit. Anyone who meets the criteria and would benefit from the apprenticeship can apply.
For more information about this role or apprenticeship please contact Duncan McClintock via email Duncan.mcclintock@environment-agency.gov.uk
Please refer to the candidate pack for full apprenticeship eligibility criteria
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, your salary will increase from £17,000 - £18,889pa
Please Note: This role and apprenticeship are targeted towards people aged 16 – 24 but there is no upper age limit. Anyone who meets the criteria and would benefit from the apprenticeship can apply.
For more information about this role or apprenticeship please contact Duncan McClintock via email Duncan.mcclintock@environment-agency.gov.uk
Please refer to the candidate pack for full apprenticeship eligibility criteria
23/02/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Permanent
Manages Self
Description
• 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.
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?
• 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.
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?
Works in Teams
Description
• 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.
Please tell us of a time when you have worked in a team to deliver a group outcome or objective?
• 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.
Please tell us of a time when you have worked in a team to deliver a group outcome or objective?
Achieves Results
Description
• 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.
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?
• 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.
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?
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.