Corporate Services Administration Apprentice

About this opportunity

In this role you will support the corporate services team with a range of administrative duties: maintaining and monitoring databases, and assisting with procurement activities and internal audits to support the company’s quality management system.

A normal day would include:
• Assisting with procurement activities within the business, helping draft tender advertisements and documents
• Assisting with preparing reports and cost comparisons for procurement and purchasing activities
• Assisting with preparing papers, meeting agendas, and minutes
• Assisting with maintaining the approved supplier database, reviewing details of new suppliers, liaising with other departments and contract managers, ensuring it is correct and up to date
• Assisting in ensuring that all documentation e.g. process maps, policies and procedures are accurate, up to date and reflect company processes
• Supporting in the completion of monthly internal audits, working with all departments and the quality and compliance assistant to ensure effective actions are identified and progressed
• Supporting in maintaining the company’s legal and compliance registers
• Supporting in the ongoing maintenance of the quality management system.
• Answering and managing incoming calls
• Receiving and interacting with incoming visitors
• Undertaking research activities as requested

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth 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

GCSE English and maths grade A-C/4-9

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiasm to learn
• Team spirit
• Can interact with different levels of seniority and staff
• Confident to work with other departments – it is not just a behind the desk work
• Versatile

Skills

• Research
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Logical problem solving
• Planning
• Prioritisation
• Organisation
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Ability to work flexibly in line with business needs