Business Administration Apprentice

About this opportunity

Fantastic business opportunity to work in a dynamic office environment. The role consists of, but is not limited to, ensuring the provision of excellent customer service and daily administration.

Fourth-generation family-run business Desser, currently in its 99th year, is looking for an organised, outgoing and conscientious person to join their general office. The role consists of, but is not limited to, ensuring the provision of excellent customer service and daily administration, this is a fantastic business opportunity to work in a flourishing, busy and dynamic office environment.

A normal day would include:
Day to day tasks will vary dependent on the daily needs of the business but general tasks include:
• Answering and directing enquiries over the phone and over email - liaising between the warehouse, sales department and customers.
• General administration – data imputing, etc.

What you could go on to do:
Once settled in the office and used to it’s day to day running and requirements other opportunities may present themselves such as branching into other departments within the company and for the creative applicants out there you could also lend your skills to social media campaigns, brochure and product design, aiding with marketing and PR, etc. providing you with a full understanding and experience of the business and industry. We are also open to new ideas and there is always scope for career progression, even if the role doesn’t currently exist – we are constantly striving to improve and grow even at the ripe old age of 99!!!!

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Skills Company.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Skills Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

Minimum Grade C for GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Personal Qualities

• Bubbly, confident, conscientious and outgoing in personality, the candidate must be prepared to work independently as well as a member of a team. They may have to assist with or carry out duties of other colleagues within the office and must be prepared to be flexible in the approach to work to reflect the changing nature of the business. With a helpful and willing attitude and a determination to succeed and excel they will be an asset to the company.

Skills

• Computer literate
• Excellent telephone and communication skills
• An ability to use in-house computer systems
• A great eye for detail and excellent organisational skills
• Able to show initiative and run with it