administrative assistant Hexham, England
Job description
We are currently seeking a self-motivated and organised individual to join our Plant Administration team as a Business Administration Apprentice. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and perform various administration tasks to support the team and gain valuable experience in the field of business administration.
Your Tasks
- As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will be responsible for performing a range of administrative tasks. Your duties will include:
- Managing emails and correspondence effectively and professionally.
- Assisting with diary management, including scheduling appointments and arranging meetings.
- Processing invoices accurately and ensuring timely payments.
- Raising requisitions and placing orders for necessary supplies and equipment.
- Maintaining an organized filing system for easy document retrieval.
- Assisting with reception duties, including handling incoming and outgoing post.
- Arranging hospitality for meetings and preparing meeting rooms with refreshments and catering arrangements.
- Coordinating travel and hotel bookings using our Company booking systems.
- Supporting the organization of company events and visits to the plant.
- Coordinating onsite accommodation requirements for visitors.
- Assisting with departmental projects, as needed.
- Ensure all course work is completed within expected timescales.
Our Requirements
- To be considered for this apprenticeship, the following qualifications and skills are required:
- A good standard of secondary education with a minimum of 5 GCSEs, C / 4 or above, including Maths and English.
- Self-motivation and excellent interpersonal skills as a valuable team player.
- Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- A confident telephone manner and effective communication skills.
- Competency in using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
We Offer
As an apprentice with us, you will have the opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland, known for its focus on quality, customer service, and environmental sustainability. In addition, we offer the following:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme (including Life Assurance)
- Annual Christmas bonus and gift
- Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries
- 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
- Subsidized travel to and from work
- An environmental and sustainability-focused employer
- Tailored training and career development opportunities
- Participation in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to an on-site restaurant
- Weekly provision of free fruit
- Free parking in a secure staff car park
Apply Now
If you are eager to kick-start your career in business administration and join a company committed to employee development, please submit your application. We look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic team!
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hexham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 2911
