Business Administration Apprenticeship - Teddington, United Kingdom - National Physical Laboratory

National Physical Laboratory

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Teddington, United Kingdom

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Description

Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured.

In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology.

Information Technology underpins everything here. At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary ways and you could too.

In this workbased training programme you'll work towards a

Level 3 Business Administration Advanced Apprenticeship. As you give vital project support and administration within a buzzing laboratory, you'll gain a real understanding of all aspects of business administration. You'll also be offered training to improve your communication skills, presentation skills, time management and team working.

You will gain experience in:

Data management with analysis and reporting of data
Producing spreadsheets
Preparation, planning, running and evaluation of projects
Use of Microsoft Office
Diary management and booking meeting rooms
Planning and organising meetings and events
Preparation of meeting agendas and attendance at meetings
Organisation of business travel and accommodation
Customer service
Researching and collating of information
Process improvements
Cost control and processing invoices

About the process:

Programme start date September 2023.

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 GCSE's, Level 9 (A*) to Level 4 (C) (or predicted grades). These must include English and Maths. If you do not have an ICT GCSE you will need to complete this as part of your Apprenticeship
An AS or A-Level would be an advantage but is not essential
A professional and mature approach to work
Be a UK resident
Live within a commutable distance to Teddington

Having a real passion for business and administration and keen to learn, you will have strong analytical skills, great attention to detail and a talent for team work a sense of humour helps too

Richmond upon Thames College will provide training at NPL and off-site within college. You will receive one-to-one support, group teaching and advice from our team of qualified assessors and advisers. Study time will be allocated to attend lessons and complete activities.

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people.

We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we're creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees.

Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits.

Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.

To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we're always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.