Apprentice Clerical Assistant

About this opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join the University as an Apprentice. The role will be varied and interesting.

Overall purpose of the job:

To gain a broad range of administrative experience in support of Alliance Manchester Business School Postgraduate Programmes.

A normal day would include
•General clerical support including; word processing, filing, photocopying
•Data input and retrieval from IT systems
•Use of spreadsheets
•Answering telephones and taking messages
•Assisting with placing purchase orders and organising travel
•Assisting with the preparation for meetings e.g. refreshments, room bookings, distribution of papers etc
•Assistance in preparing induction packs and start of year materials
•Assisting diary management
•Stock control and re-order as and when required
•Attending meetings and taking notes

On occasion, some out of hours working may be required.

What you could go on to do
Lots of progression opportunities for the right person. There is a long term career available for the right person.

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 of 5 GCSE'S grade A-C including Maths and English preferred.

Personal Qualities

•Good timekeeping
•Smart appearance
•Maintenance of confidentiality

Skills

•Some IT skills (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, internet); although training will be provided as necessary
•Willing to gain experience of effective team working
•The ability to concentrate on your work
•An organised way of working
•A keenness to learn new skills
•Accuracy and attention to detail
•Flexibility to help out on a wide variety of tasks
•Good communication skills, both oral and written
•Excellent customer service
•Interest in meeting new people