Business Support Apprentice

Job description

*Business Support Apprenticeship*

If you are a looking for a long term career in the business environment and are interested in this exciting role, then please apply now.

Sureserve Fire and Electrical, part of the Sureserve Group, are a specialist in the supply, installation and maintenance of fire safety and security systems. Delivering fire compliance services, which cover all the physical infrastructure and fire safety materials required for a building to respond to the outbreak of fire.

We are currently recruiting for a Business Support Apprentice to join our busy growing team based at our Burgess Hill office. As an Apprentice your role would be to support the team on a day to day basis with a range of administration tasks.

While working you will also be studying towards your Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. Apprentices will be trained on the job as well as being given periodic study leave to achieve this qualification. You will also be supported by a mentor within our Business Support Team. This knowledge can be used in a variety of different roles throughout your career as your progress into your dream job role.

*General Duties/ Key Responsibilities: *

* Engaging with our operational teams providing support across departments
* Ensuring correct and timely closure of jobs completed within our systems
* Ensuring all costs have been charged for a job
* Data inputting into our operational systems
* Gathering data/valuations to support the invoice
* Day to day administrative tasks

*Skills & Qualities: *

* Positive attitude with a passion to learn
* Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence to interact with all levels of seniority
* Ability to take the initiative on assigned tasks
* An investigative mind and strong problem-solving skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Able to demonstrate ability to work within a team
* Ability to work with IT systems and to problem solve using technology. Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint is desirable but not essential

*To be eligible to apply you must be: *

* 16 or over
* Living in England
* Not in full-time education
* Able to demonstrate Grade A\*-C (or equivalent) in Maths and English GCSE

*Course Units: *

* Principles of Business
* Principles of Business Communication and Information
* Principles of Administration
* Understand How to Improve Business Performance
* Understand Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
* Understand how to Manage Performance and Conflict in the Workplace
* Principles of Leadership and Management

We are passionate about our Employees and strive to create a great place of work and offer a wide range of experiences and opportunities that will help you achieve your career and personal goals. In return, you will benefit from:

* A competitive salary
* Pension Plan
* Birthday Leave
* A real commitment to your career progression and development
* Employee Assistance Policy (EAP)

In reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic we are externally and independently verified for our COVID Secure status in delivery of controls, with direct implementation through clear and consistent communication. All engineers will be supplied with PPE to carry out their roles safely in line with current Guidance provided by the Government, Public Health England the Health & Safety Executive.

Reference ID: INDAPL

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Referral programme
* Store discounts
* Wellness programmes
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday