Business Administrator Apprentice

THE ALCHEMY CARTA LIMITED; Leicester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Alchemy England is offering an apprenticeship that spans administration, customer service, sales, stock control, accounts and trademark/copyright administration. You’ll rotate across departments with full training provided.

This varied role requires strong communication, attention to detail and a proactive, learn-and-do attitude to support multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in business administration with willingness to learn.
• Interest in cross-functional business processes across departments.
• Good written English and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Use CRM and stock systems to maintain records and input data.
• Respond to customers, process returns and handle queries.
• Process trade enquiries and support sales team efforts.
• Assist Accounts with simple cash books and data entry.
• Support trademark and copyright administration activities.
• Assist in stockroom duties including packing and stock checks.
• Maintain organised electronic and paper records.
• Provide general admin support across the business.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration

Tools

CRM

Stock management system

Copyright system

Job description

Introduction

This is a genuinely varied role, giving the successful apprentice the opportunity to learn how different parts of a real business work together. You will work across administration, customer service, sales, stock control, accounts and trademark and copyright administration. No two days are the same, and full training will be provided.

About the Employer

Alchemy England is an established British design and manufacturing business, creating distinctive jewellery, gifts and home décor inspired by gothic culture, music, mythology, the mystical and the unusual. Established in 1977, our iconic jewellery is designed and handmade in England using fine English pewter and traditional techniques. We sell to retailers and customers around the world.

We're a little different from a traditional office environment. Our products are rooted in gothic, alternative, rock and metal, fantasy, mythology, the mystical and the unusual. An affinity with alternative or gothic culture and an appreciation of what we do would be a real advantage, as it will help you understand our products, our brand and our customers.

What You'll Do

• Use our CRM and stock management systems, maintaining accurate records and carrying out data input
• Respond to and contact customers, process returns and follow up customer queries
• Process new trade enquiries, contact prospective wholesale customers and follow up enquiries to support the sales team
• Assist with the Accounts department, including simple cash books, data entry and general financial administration
• Support Trademark & Copyright administration, including using our copyright system to help identify potentially fake or unauthorised products and maintaining relevant records
• Assist in the stockroom with picking and packing, checking and organising goods, refilling shelves and supporting stock checks
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records, filing and organising information so that it is easy to find
• Provide general administrative support across the business and help with projects and tasks as required

This is an apprenticeship, so we are not expecting you to know how to do everything already. We are much more interested in your attitude, potential and willingness to learn. We are looking for:

• A confident communicator who can communicate clearly with colleagues, customers and external contacts
• Good written English and a clear, professional approach to emails and other correspondence
• Not afraid to ask questions when something is unclear, and able to listen and learn from the answers
• Good common sense and the ability to think things through rather than simply waiting to be told what to do
• Able to use initiative while recognising when it is important to ask for help
• Organised, reliable and able to manage different tasks and priorities
• A keen eye for detail and a naturally accurate approach to data, records and paperwork
• Comfortable using computers and learning new software and business systems
• Happy to work across different departments and equally comfortable with desk-based administration and practical stockroom work
• A positive team player who is willing to get stuck in and help wherever needed

Training Outcome

• It is hoped but not guaranteed that after this apprenticeship a full offer of employment will be given

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday- Friday9am- 5pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED