Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Administrator Apprentice

Location: Tops Stonehouse, Plymouth

Job type: Apprentice, 15-18 months
Salary: £6.41 per hour
Contracted Hours: 30 hours per week

About the Role

Tops Day Nurseries are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to complete their Level 3 in Business Administration during a 15-18 month Apprenticeship.

This is an exciting opportunity to complete your apprenticeship within a rapidly expanding organisation. Working within the Admin department, you will help the team with various administrative duties to support the smooth running of the team.

Whilst working in this role you will be working towards your Business Admin Level 3 which will be delivered onsite.

What does the role involve?

• Support the manager with photocopying, filing, distributing and sending post, refreshments, lifting and carrying equipment, trips to the post office and shops.
• Use of telephone, fax and computer
• Prepare and print documents as requested
• Pass on relevant information to the relevant person at Head Office
• Attend staff meetings
• Assist with distributing stock to nurseries and care homes
• Good level of communication skills and deal with enquiries on the telephone whilst covering the main reception
• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Processing incoming and outgoing post

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about gaining the relevant experience, skills and qualifications to begin their career within an office environment. Skills include:

• Self-motivated, reliable, enthusiastic, team player and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Customer service skills and professional attitude
• Strong Administration skills – including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Letter writing and mail merging skills
• Organisation skills and ability to adapt to day-to-day changes
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate confidently with different levels of employees

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:

• Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success with an opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.
• Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries.
• Flexible Working Options: Work compressed hours for additional time off.
• Holiday Allowance: 29 days of holiday.
• Employee Recognition: Access to the Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Coverage for NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement.

You will need to take this role seriously, as we are looking for someone eager to gain more responsibility throughout this apprenticeship and to progress through the business.

Many of our current Head Office staff started with us as Business Admin apprentices! You must have a good level of communication skills and be confident at communicating with various levels of management within the business.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

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