Trainee Business and Funding Administrator

HGV Traders

About the role

**TRAINEE OPPORTUNITY | TRAINEE BUSINESS & FUNDING ADMINISTRATOR | 12 MONTH FIXED-TERM CONTRACT**Calex is a specialist training and consultancy organisation contracted to several market-leading automotive manufacturers.We are currently seeking to recruit a Trainee Business & Funding Administrator to join the team at the Mercedes-Benz Retailer Apprenticeship Programme, based in Milton Keynes.Note: This is not an apprenticeship. You will be working for the Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Programme in a Trainee capacity.The Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship Programme is responsible for the development of hundreds of apprentices across the Mercedes-Benz Car, Van, and Truck retail networks in the UK. For more information, please visit the website at https://www.mercedes-benztraining.co.uk/mercedes-benz-academy-programme.aspxPurpose of JobAs a Trainee Business & Funding Administrator you will benefit from on the job learning in a professional, fast-paced, working environment. You will join a small team responsible for administering Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funds, enrolling apprentices onto the programme and maintaining their records ensuring they are compliant and in line with GDPR guidelines. You will learn about the development and delivery of working processes, compliance, auditing, quality control, reporting, and office administration. The role will also provide an opportunity to learn about other departments and the ways in which they work operate and interact.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who is seeking to gain practical experience in a professional working environment. Though this is an initial fixed-term contract, longer term opportunities may become available (including contact extensions, or permanent roles).Key Responsibilities:Administration of funding platform, including data entry, quality control/checks, and reportingProfessionally handle inbound and outbound telephone, postal and electronic enquiries from learners and managersAssisting the team in completing new apprentice enrolment paperwork and conduct quality and funding checks for audit purposesContact learners as and when required in regards to missing information or to address non-compliant paperwork in a timely mannerMaintain learner records including filing all learner enrolment paperwork in line with Common Inspection of OfstedIn accordance with GDPR, archiving learner filesManage, process and distribute learner certificatesAny other administrative and assessment activities as required by Mercedes-BenzSalary & BenefitsUp to £19,000 per annum35 hours per week25 Days Paid Annual Leave. Calex Employee Benefits Package (inc. High Street Discounts, Online GP, Welfare Scheme).Qualifications & ExperienceGCSE grades 9-4 in maths and EnglishPersonal QualitiesExcellent organisation skillsBeing an effective team player but also able to confidently work independently and be self-motivatedExcellent communications skills (verbal and written)Able to demonstrate high accuracy and attention to detailPractical and demonstratable IT skills including in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPointMotivated by personal development and career progressionPlace of WorkMercedes-Benz Apprentice Academy, Delaware Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8BA. It is desired that you have a full UK Driving License and own a vehicle. On the rare occasion, there will be times when it may be necessary to work from alternative locations such as (but not limited to) Calex offices, alternative Mercedes facilities and retailers, and other sites as necessary to perform the role.Pre-employment ChecksCalex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated references, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check.Your EmploymentThe successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK, a specialist Automotive Contractor and Training Provider. For more information, please visit www.calexuk.comJob Type: Full-timeSalary: Up to £19,000.00 per yearBenefits:Free parkingLife insuranceOn-site parkingSick paySchedule:Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:Milton Keynes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Work Location: In person