The University of Manchester is offering exciting apprenticeships in business administration providing administrative support within the faculty of science and engineering as a member of their valued professional support services team.
If you want to work for an exciting and welcoming organisation which offers all the benefits of a large employer including comprehensive support for its staff, first-class training, a variety of work and excellent career prospects the University of Manchester is waiting to hear from you!
A normal day would include:
• Dealing with customers both face to face and via the telephone
• Providing reception cover, and meeting/greeting visitors
• Managing data, photocopying, faxing, filing and word processing
• Assisting with preparation for meetings, including arranging catering
• Sending and receiving emails
• Dealing with internal/external post
• Maintaining filing systems
• Carrying out basic finance duties
You will be expected to:
• Be punctual, presentable and professional at all times
• Be a flexible and supportive member of the team
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all your work
• Attend and take part in team meetings and regular reviews with your manager
• Prepare for / attend assessment meetings and participate in relevant training programmes
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and the university's policies and procedures
What you could go onto:
Possible progression within the university or onto the next level apprenticeship.
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.
• GCSE maths and English at grades A-C/4-9 is preferred
• A good level of literacy and numeracy
• Good timekeeping (hours of work 9am-5pm with 1 hour lunch break)
• Smart appearance
• Professionalism
• Able to work well with other colleagues as a member of a team
• Maintenance of confidentiality
• IT skills (e.g. Word, Excel, email, internet), although training will be provided as necessary
• A desire to gain experience of working effectively as a member of a team in a professional business environment
• A willingness to work hard and a desire to learn new workplace skills
• An interest in meeting new people and supporting the work/study of both academics and students
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