Business Administration Apprentice

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Job Description

The Centre for Modelling and Simulation (CFMS) is a growing, independent digital engineering research organisation providing technical expertise to help organisations create cutting edge solutions by pioneering new approaches to product development and enabling innovation services.

Working with commercial and research organisations of all sizes, CFMS has an exciting portfolio of digital innovation capabilities, including design and analysis services, consultancy, and IT infrastructure, CFMS uses digital innovation across the cyber-physical landscape (including a new robotics capability) to help develop more effective engineering solutions across industrial sectors critical to the UK economy.

As a commercially focused organisation they reinvest profits from commercial activity into the continued development of their people, facilities, and research capability.

CFMS are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who will be excited to work and grow with the company. The successful candidate will thrive on the dynamism of the tech business.

Business Administrator Training

During this advanced apprenticeship, you will learn a vast range of knowledge, skills and behaviours, covering topics such as project management, systems & processes, business structures and so much more.

You will undertake the ground-breaking Professional Apprenticeships Business Administrator Level 3 qualification. Professional Apprenticeships hold the title of Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year for 2021. They also boast the highest Ofsted rating, which only a select few training providers in the region have.

The programme is designed to mould you into a high-level, all-rounded business professional. You will learn in detail about business communication, organisation, managing change, problem solving & much more.

These modules are designed to jump-start your career and make you stand out in an increasingly competitive field, boosting your future earning potential.

 

Experience

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Competent in MS Office
  • Creative and innovative
  • Competent in Excel

 

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

  •  Organisational, time management & prioritisation skills
  •  Strong communication & organisational skills
  •  Excellent written English
  •  Attention to detail
  •  Good numeracy skills
  •  Enthusiastic & hard-working
  •  The ability to work as part of a team and independently, using your initiative
  •  Curious mindset and willingness to learn

Vacancy details

Location
  • Emersons Green
Salary
£16,000-£18,000 / Year
Contract

Full Time, Apprenticeship

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Responsibilities

Working from a big, modern office space in Bristol & Bath Science Park, you will be mentored and trained by the Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of the business.

 

Administration

  • Working across the operations team, supporting as and when required
  • Undertaking ‘front of house’ duties, collecting and welcoming visitors to the BBSP and those who wish to use CFMS facilities
  • Answering general telephone and face-to-face enquiries, signing in visitors, issuing visitor passes as/when required
  • Providing general clerical/admin support across the teams
  • Undertake routine administrative tasks
  • Managing internal and external enquiries and bookings for meeting rooms, liaising on all aspects of meeting room set up and requirements including facilities, room layout, catering, etc
  • General office duties, i.e. incoming/outgoing post, general housekeeping of kitchen/public areas
  • Administering procurement of office consumables/stationery
  • Managing company generic email, diverting enquiries, emails to appropriate teams/department
  • Supporting with office Health and Safety by carrying out Risk Assessments
  • Carrying out H&S Induction with students on work placements
  • Operating under the guidance of all policies and procedures and promoting an environment of continuous improvement

 

Marketing

  •  Conducting market and competitor research, presenting opportunities and risks
  •  Maintaining and updating the company website using the content management platform (WordPress) to ensure that all content is relevant and accurate
  •  Manage company social media channels, building the social media content schedule, creating captivating content relevant to our target audience(s), maximising reach, engagement and traffic
  •  Support with the creation and implementation of email marketing campaigns and quarterly newsletters using the Mailchimp email system, including content research, design, testing and deployment through to reporting
  • Managing the internal content library, ensuring new content is available for staff to use
  •  Researching trends in technology/engineering and B2B marketing

Additional Information

Progression

At CFMS, the team is at the heart of everything they do. They know that if the team is happy, then so are the clients. Hard work and curiosity is recognised, so the successful candidate will have the opportunity to explore the Business Development, Marketing and Project Management departments further into the apprenticeship.

Upon completion, should your skills, abilities, and personal initiative impress the team, there will be an opportunity for a permanent role for the right candidate.

 

Culture & Benefits

From Digital and Systems Engineers, to Data Scientists, Project and Marketing Managers, CFMS is a team of brilliant minds, who all get along like a big group of friends.

Some of the things you can look forward to are:

  •  Lunch activities – rounders, BBQ, kite-flying, walks, runs
  •  Quarterly social events
  •  Spacious, modern office and science/business park
  •  Snacks & coffees
  •  Breakout areas & booths
  •  Free parking & showers
  •  25 days annual leave
  •  4x salary life assurance
  • Group Personal Pension Scheme
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