Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in business administration while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will become an important member of the Social Enterprise Kent team, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our Margate office.
About the Employer
Social Enterprise Kent is an award-winning community organisation, passionate about improving lives and supporting communities in Kent & Medway. We believe in the power of social enterprise to effect positive change in our communities, and the importance of partnership working in all sectors.
What You'll Do
- Be the first point of contact for visitors, providing a warm and professional welcome.
- Answer telephone calls, respond to enquiries and direct messages to the appropriate team members.
- Maintain a consistent office presence during office opening hours.
- Carry out weekly office checks to ensure meeting rooms and workspaces are clean, tidy and well presented.
- Monitor office supplies and replenish stock where required.
- Receive incoming post and parcels, updating internal tracking systems accurately.
- Scan invoices and bills to the finance team and maintain appropriate filing systems.
- Ensure office displays, certificates and noticeboards remain current and up to date.
- Support the organisation's health & safety procedures by completing weekly office inspections.
- Update the health & safety action log with any identified issues and attend monthly health & safety meetings.
- Carry out monthly first aid equipment checks to ensure supplies remain compliant.
- Support the onboarding of new team members by updating internal records and well-being calendars.
- Help coordinate staff well-being activities, including team lunches and Lunch & Learn sessions
- Monitor the shared info@ inbox and forward enquiries to the appropriate colleagues.
- Maintain internal resources such as the Cost of Living Directory and Christmas Support information.
- Provide administrative support for organisational events and projects where appropriate.
- Undertake any other administrative duties appropriate to the role.
Training Outcome
- Potential full-time position
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Creative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C
Course Information
Course: Business administrator (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Business and administration
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Minimum of 30 hours per week, office hours are Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm (with ½ hour unpaid lunch per day).
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: EKC GROUP
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.
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Contact Details:
Social Enterprise Kent CIC Recruitment Team
