Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship

Tops Day Nurseries; Taunton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent childcare organization in Taunton is seeking an enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable skills and qualifications while supporting the Admin team with various tasks. Candidates should be self-motivated with strong communication and administration skills. Benefits include a bonus scheme, childcare discounts, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Childcare Discount

Flexible Working Options

Holiday Allowance

Employee Recognition

Health and Wellbeing Support

Career Development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual required.
• Must have good level of communication skills.
• Confident in dealing with different management levels.

Responsibilities

• Support manager with administrative tasks.
• Prepare and print documents as requested.
• Assist with stock distribution to nurseries.

Skills

Self-motivated

Customer service skills

Strong Administration skills

Organisation skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Business Administration Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Tops Day Nurseries are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to complete their Level 3 in Business Administration during a 15-18 month Apprenticeship. This is an exciting opportunity to complete your apprenticeship within a rapidly expanding organisation. Working within the Admin department, you will help the team with various administrative duties to support the smooth running of the team. Whilst working in this role you will be working towards your Business Admin Level 3 which will be delivered onsite. We are proud to be ranked 9th in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK in 2024! We offer fantastic opportunities to develop in a Nursery Career from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships all the way through to Nursery Manager or even to become an Early Years Teacher! About the Nursery Tops Musgrove Nursery is a 122 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Musgrove, Taunton. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, toothbrushing, Football fun and much more!

What does the role involve?

• Support the manager with photocopying; filing; distributing and sending post; refreshments; lifting and carrying equipment; trips to the post office and shops.
• Use of telephone, fax and computer.
• To prepare and print documents as requested.
• Pass on relevant information to the relevant person at Head Office.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Assist with distributing stock to nurseries and care homes.
• Have a good level of communication skills and deal with enquiries on the telephone whilst covering the main reception.
• Meeting and greeting visitors.
• Processing incoming and outgoing post.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about gaining the relevant experience, skills and qualifications to begin their career within an office environment. Skills include:

• Self-motivated, reliable, enthusiastic, team player and work effectively under pressure.
• Customer service skills and professional attitude.
• Strong Administration skills - including Microsoft Office, excel, word and PowerPoint.
• Letter writing and mail - merging skills.
• Organisation skills and ability to adapt to day to day changes.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to do so with different levels of employee confidently.

Many of our current Head Office staff started with us as Business Admin apprentices! You must have a good level of communication skills and be confident at communicating with various levels of management within the business.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today\'s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment. As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company\'s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you\'ll share in our success. Each May, you\'ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.
• Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries.
• Flexible Working Options: Compressed hours with options such as a four-day week or nine days over two weeks, with additional days off.
• Holiday Allowance: 29 days of holiday.
• Employee Recognition: Blue Light Card for discounts; access to reward platforms with various benefits.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement within the company.