Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Support with the day-to-day operation of the office, acting as first point of contact both face-to-face and over the telephone, responding to any enquiries with accurate and relevant information, ensuring information is passed on to the relevant person where appropriate. Provide administrative support using a variety of ICT packages and office equipment to provide timely and accurate document processing to support the Leadership Team, producing letters to key stakeholders, making appointments and managing diaries. Support the wider Finance & HR functions within the Trust central team. Update manual records and computerised management information systems ensuring accurate data input. Store, distribute and replenish equipment and materials, which may involve checking stock deliveries and referring any queries to line manager to ensure availability to colleagues when required. Support during events by taking bookings, greeting visitors and providing hospitality and refreshments as requested. Ensure all administrative tasks around trips and residentials are completed. To support in the administration of staff recruitment working within Trust procedures. Ensure that safeguarding procedures for visitors to schools are upheld, e.g. checking for DBS, signing in etc. To adhere to and comply with all Trust and individual school policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).

Training:
Business administrator level 3 apprenticeship standard. Weekly off-the-job training. Bi-weekly virtual/blended learning session with assessor coach. Functional skills if required.

Training Outcome:

The opportunity to gain permanent employment and to other roles within the trust and school setting.

Employer Description:
With the intention to seek more autonomy and control over the school budget and services, Perry Hall Primary School converted to an academy on the 1st of July 2013. At the same time, Perry Hall was delivering school to school support to Berrybrook Primary following a subsequent request from their local governing body, who later in April 2014 joined the trust, officially making it Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust (PHMAT). We are a growing, primary-only multi-academy trust, currently comprising of ten schools within the areas of Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Worcester, Dudley and Sandwell. The management of the MAT is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Articles of Association. Detailed objectives and action plans for the forthcoming year are contained within each individual school’s improvement plan and the key priorities have been identified as achievement, leadership and quality of teaching.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Hours to be confirmed upon successful appointment or interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience