Business Administration Creative Apprentice

About this opportunity

Vivid are looking for a keen, ambitious apprentice to join their team. Based under the arches of Deansgate Locks, their work has a focus on travel and leisure so you will be working very closely with some of the best tourism brands.

A normal day would include:

• Support the company operations including answering the phone in a timely professional manner, taking notes, contacting relevant personnel, checking post, filing, photocopying, binding etc..
• Support the team to develop awareness of the company by co-coordinating the timely release of newsletters/direct mail and update other communications including social media profile/Vivid Website
• Ensure the accuracy of Vivid’s database of professional contacts (including qualifying names and addresses)
• Assist in producing and issuing communications both internally and externally to ensure the smooth running of campaigns
• Contribute to the ideas generation meetings
• Prepare notes from meetings, channeling information as appropriate and assist in proposal preparation.
• Research and source information to assist with specific projects.
• Contribute to the logistics of client’s campaigns, sourcing materials, organising quotes, chasing Pos, invoicing, inputting data and maintaining the CRM - workflow database from cradle to grave.
• Managing Vivid’s CRM – workflow database and recommending and implementing improved reporting, accuracy and processes.
• Liaising with the creative team, project managers and accounts to assist in an effective workflow and financial management.
• General office administration including teas, coffees for team and guests, greeting guests, dishwasher including procurement of stationery and office supplies including managing petty cash
• Organising Vivid’s social calendar and learning schedules ‘Friday Visionary sessions’
• Organising Vivid’s calendar, exploring possibility of moving the business onto Microsoft 365.

What you could go on to do
Career opportunity for the right person

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 Maths and English A-C/9-4

Personal Qualities

• Hard working
• Desire to work and learn
• Confident
• A vibrant personality

Skills

• Experience within retail / service
• Keen interest in creative, social and or travel
• Excellent relationship and communication skills
• Strong writing and organisational skill
• Ability to think fast and multi task would be perfect