Business Administration Apprenticeship

Working for SOCOTEC
SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services, with comprehensive solutions in the Infrastructure, Environment & Safety, Advisory, Environmental Science and Building & Real Estate sectors.
We are looking for you to develop in to the role by undertaking an agreed structured training program of study in house so that in time you will be able to provide an effective, efficient and professional administration service to SOCOTEC UK colleagues.
- The Package_
- At Tiro, we make great things happen for people. And that starts with you. In this role you’ll receive:

- Starting salary of £15000
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Workings hours are 39 hours per week
- Company pension scheme
- Regular training and CPD opportunities

**What will I be doing as an apprentice?** To train as an apprentice, aiming to achieve a_ Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship_ to work within the Quality and H&S administration teams. To provide assistance to:

- The Quality Manager in ensuring the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and supporting other users in the administration of this.
- The Health & Safety Manager to ensure relevant documentation is completed in a timely manner and support operational teams as appropriate.

Specific duties will include (but aren’t limited to):

- To support the Quality Manager in attaining the targets of the division and participate in Quality Meetings.
- Assist with the management, review and administration of the controlled documents across the division.
- Management of customer feedback surveys and review of responses across the division.
- Carry out internal auditing scheduling/activities relevant to their level of technical expertise and training. Assisting with management system audits and reporting on any findings and effectiveness of corrective and preventative actions.
- Monitor progress of the vertical audit schedule, and update the Team Leaders and Managers on progress and requirements.
- Assist with the divisional management of customer complaints and internal nonconforming work, helping to ensure all issues raised as a result of all audits are resolved in a timely manner, in conjunction with appropriate Business Unit representatives.
- Support the production / review of CoSHH assessments
- Undertake site and operative inspections
- Support / review accident and incident investigations
- Offer advice to operational and management teams
- Development of safety culture at all levels.
- Attend relevant operational / safety meetings
- Develop safety related reports as required

What could the future look like?
There’s no limit to what you can achieve if you work for SOCOTEC, with potential for the successful applicant to be offered a full-time position working with the business at the end of the apprenticeship.

**Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise** Experience

Whilst previous experience is great, we at Tiro are always open to wildcards. We’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at SOCOTEC.

**Qualifications**:
It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatientto learn the job role

About You

To succeed in this apprenticeship, you’ll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn

Even if this doesn’t sound quite like you, but you still think you could do a great job in the role, get in touch. We’re always open to wildcards.

**So how does the apprenticeship work?** At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board.
Over 15 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on 'off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spentwriting assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at SOCOTEC who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills,and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.
Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme

**About Tiro** We're Tiro (pronounced 'Tea-ro’ as in white, two sugars).
In Latin, it means novice, recruit, apprentice, beginner and soldier. The perfect name for a company that’s been helping fearless apprentices to join ambitious businesses since 2005.
We believe that great apprenticeships help everyone. There are remarkable apprentices out there just waiting to be found, and fantastic employment opportunities waiting to be filled.
Our work will never be just about getting bums on seats and pocketing our commission. In our own small way, we’re helping to change the world - finding people that are working on COVID vaccines, finding new ways for technology to help humanity and helping totackle the big issues of the day, like climate change. As well as helping people - young and old - to find their way.