Business Administration Apprentice
Published: Nov 27, 2023
Ref: MS01032023
In 2022 the decision was taken to close Launceston Community Leisure Centre, leaving our town and its local community without the health and fitness facilities that each of us needs and deserves. Since then, we’ve formed a Company to make sure this facility is able to be there for you and your family, now and in the future. Due to growing demand, the leisure centre now have an opportunity for a Business Administration apprentice to help with the daily running of the centre.
The Apprentices Role
Launceston Leisure Centre are looking for a Business administration apprentice who would be able to assist us the team with all office and reception tasks. This role will involve an individual who will be able to: book appointments for the general public and local schools, answering the phone, speaking to customers face to face and other administration duties.
Full training will be given on our systems and there will always be someone in the office to help and show you how the systems and procedures work in the business.
Working Hours: The centre is open from 06:30am – 20:00pm Monday to Thursday, 6:30am – 19:00pm Fridays and 08:00am – 16:00pm weekends. The exact hours the apprentice will be asked to work will be discussed with the employer during interview stage.
Wages: Hourly wage would be national minimum apprenticeship wage of £6.40 to begin with and then to be reviewed periodically based on performance.
Holiday: 25 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.
In 2022 the decision was taken to close Launceston Community Leisure Centre, leaving our town and its local community without the health and fitness facilities that each of us needs and deserves. Since then, we’ve formed a Company to make sure this facility is able to be there for you and your family, now and in the future. We offer friendly facilities for local schools and communities – please do visit us today and keep us open with your ongoing support.
Skills Required
Great time-keeping and reliability are essential within this role. Being a great communicator and able to be trusted working in a busy team but also independently is key. The successful applicant will have a strong desire to grow and develop, be very proactive and eager to succeed in such a role.
Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft word & Excel.
Personal Qualities
You will be friendly and approachable, willing to ask relevant questions and work well within the team and individually. You will have a trustworthy and honest nature and be confident in a friendly work environment. Will need to presentable and tidy. Have good organisational skills, be punctual and be able to use self-initiative.
Prior Qualifications
The required qualifications the employer is looking for GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent) is desirable. ICT Skills and/or GCSE would be advantageous.
The Apprenticeship in Business Administration consists of:
You will attend monthly sessions as part of your off-the-job training throughout your apprenticeship. Most aspects of your training will be delivered on-site by the employer, where you will gain all the skills, knowledge and experience to assist you in this role. Your duties will vary from day to day, and throughout your on-site learning process you will work closely with experienced members of staff.
You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated assessor, who will help you and monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship programme.
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