Apprenticeship in Business Administration

**What will the apprentice be doing?**

To play a critical role in the administration of the business HSE systems and supporting legal compliance. The role will predominantly encompass working with the HSSE department and other areas (as directed) to develop systems with the intention of increasing efficiencies and visibility of legal compliance across departmental teams.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES H&S:

- Support the HSE department in the development of its safety intelligence, including administration of the action log to ensure all events attributed correctly and relevant files uploaded to support safety intelligence gathering.
- Become a ‘super user’ for the new reporting system within DFDS Seaways PLC, Immingham.
- Assist with development of H&S communications to ensure effectiveness and share information across all operating sites including monthly updating of TV screens (via Xibo) and messaging; distribution of newsletters; updating H&S notice boards and updating HSE posters across the site at intervals as prescribed by the Head of HSE.
- Support HSE department in minute taking and contributions at meetings. Attend relevant meeting to provide updates on progress in system development as required.
- Act as administrator for the uploading of documentation to our Compliance People system including risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Provide guidance and assistance in the development of our SharePoint system and ways we can improve the overall look and appeal of the system, making it more user friendly to key stakeholders.

Skills Required:
Personal Qualities:
A positive and engaging individual who can work well on their own initiative but also as a team player

Pension and Benefits
- Life assurance cover (After probation period)
- Contributory company pension scheme (After 3 months service)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme (After probation period)
- Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
- Full employee assistance programme including: (After 3 months service)
- Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
- Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
- Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
- Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
- Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**
- Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard, which includes:

- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)

This apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace. You will have a dedicated assessor who will provide guidance and monitor progress throughout. You will have access to an online portfolio to allow you to monitor your progress and log work completed.

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship there may be opportunity for further education or a permanent role within the business.

**Requirements and prospects**

**Desired skills and personal qualities**
- 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

**Qualifications**
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C) essential

**About the employer**

DFDS is Northern Europe’s largest Shipping & Logistics company. Providing shipping and transport services in Europe, generating annual revenues of EUR 3.6bn. To over 8,000 freight customers, we deliver high performance and superior reliability through shipping and port terminal services, and transport and logistics solutions. For four million passengers, we provide safe overnight and short sea ferry services. We have more than 11,000 employees, located on ships and in offices across more than twenty countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, with our headquarters in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. In the UK, DFDS prides itself on having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and membership of the Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network. We are part of the CILT Top 30 Logistics Providers List.

**Employer**

DFDS A/S

**Address**
- Nordic House
- Immingham
- DN40 2LZ

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £15,500.00-£21,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- NE Lincolnshire, DN40 2LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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