Leander Architectural are looking to recruit a Business Design Administrator to join our Dove Holes team. You will be working out of our Dove Holes factory with bespoke architectural metalwork products. Full training and support will be provided. The role includes general administration and design work.
Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
£11,669 a year
The advertised pay is for the first 12 months after which it will increase in line with minimum pay rates based on age. 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, discretionary bonus scheme, health benefits and sick pay scheme.
Working week
40 hours per week working 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Your working time will include off-the-job training such as attending college.
Total hours per week: 40 hours a week
Expected duration
18 Months
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3
What will the apprentice be doing?
You will be mentored by several experienced colleagues to assist with your development.
You will be required, and trained, to complete the following tasks:
- General administration works for both Sales & Production
- Signage design work
- Quotation work
- Minute taking
- Customer follow-up emails
- Customer presentations
- Customer design meetings
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Business Administration level 3 Apprenticeship
You will attend college every 6 week for a face-to-face activity day with other apprentices, college transport is available. You will have regular workplace observations and progress reviews with your college instructor-mentor as well as training in the workplace.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Excellent potential for progression after the successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- An interest in the industry
- Ability to learn from peers
- A desire to learn
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) essential
- Other Any design qualification (Grade Any) desirable
Things to consider
The candidate should have an interest in design and be willing to learn. This will be a varied role that could ultimately develop and progress in many different directions. Please carefully consider how you will get to work each day.
About the employer
We design, manufacture and install architectural metalwork (canopies/veranda’s etc) and a wide range of cast signage. Our products are mainly used within the UK – but we regularly export overseas. Over the years we have collaborated with renown architects and designers to deliver bespoke products for diverse applications from private houses through to luxury hotels.
Employer
Leander Architectural
www.leanderuk.com
Address
- Main Office
- Hallsteads Close
- Buxton
- Derbyshire
- SK17 8BP
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)