Admin Support Apprentice

**Administration Support Apprentice**
**Interested in starting a career in Business Administration? We can help you build the foundations of your future career by supporting you to develop your skills and experience, while studying for your Apprenticeship Level 3.**
We will support you in developing a comprehensive understanding of Business Administration. We will mentor you to provide professional support to managers and our customers. This will be in partnership with studying, ensuring you develop rounded skills and gain the practical experience required to become a professional administrator.
Van Elle’s reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions is built upon our People. If you are self-motivated, enjoy getting things done, and are looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity, you’ll have what it takes to work at Van-Elle.
**What you'll be doing**
- Undertaking a Level 3 in Business Administration
- Interact professionally with all people within the company and our customers.
- Work as part of a flexible team, undertake a range of the functions and responsibilities that meet the needs of division / company.
- Answer telephone calls and direct callers to the appropriate contact point.
- Maintain filing systems that are accurate and user friendly.
- Support managers and directors with the process of making bids and tenders.
- Make travel arrangements and book accommodation for the team.
- Utilise our computer systems to data input, create and update records, and reconcile the expense reports.
- Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake.

**Who we're looking for**
- Previous experience in administration is desirable, but not essential
- Must have GCSE Grade C/4 in both English & Maths or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualifications
- Strong IT literate in MS 360 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to create effective working relationships
- Strong communication skills, with a keen aptitude for problem solving

**Other Requirements**:

- Eligible to work and live in the UK.

**What you’ll get in return**
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Hours of work are 37.5 per week Monday to Friday.
- 25 (monthly) days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
- Access to Company pension.
- As an Apprentice you will be working towards Business Administration (Level 3)
- Onsite training centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.

**About Us**
Over the past 38 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor, successfully completing over 20,000 projects across the UK. Van Elle’s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail.
Employing over 600 people, with a turnover of over £90 million, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.