Commercial Assistant Apprentice
BROADSWORD EVENT HOUSE LTD · London, WC2B 5DG
Business administrator (level 3)
Start your commercial career, supporting client accounts at Broadsword while developing practical skills in account management and business development. Please note this is a home-based role and ideally you will be based in London or the South-East.
The work
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Commercial department, helping the team to manage and develop client accounts effectively
- Support client and prospect research, gathering relevant information to assist with account planning and new business opportunities
- Assist with commercial and financial administration, including purchase orders, invoicing, billing information and maintaining accurate records
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client, commercial and business information across relevant systems and databases
- Support the preparation and organisation of client and internal meetings, including actions and follow up where required
- Communicate professionally with colleagues, clients, suppliers and other stakeholders, responding to requests and escalating issues where appropriate
- Use business systems effectively to manage information, analyse data and support the commercial team
- Manage allocated tasks and priorities effectively, taking responsibility for completing work accurately and within agreed deadlines
- Support projects and other commercial initiatives, using appropriate planning and organisational tools to monitor activities and progress
- Follow Broadsword's policies, procedures and relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including data protection, confidentiality and health and safety
- Develop an understanding of Broadsword's clients, services and wider market, and proactively identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and ways of working
- Deliver your responsibilities in a way that is aligned to our corporate social responsibility commitments
Training
Training will be delivered via live interactive small group seminars and 121 skills coaching over Teams.
Training provider: JGA LIMITED
What you come out with
This role would progress to an Account Executive position servicing our client accounts as part of the Commercial department.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 5
- Essential · GCSE Maths 5
Things to consider
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
UK Right to Work check.
ID Check.
Adverse Social Media check.
Pay extras and benefits
An extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
Two paid volunteering days each year.
Flexible, home-based working
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
£25,662 a year
The employer
Broadsword is a specialist events agency that brings people together through memorable live and virtual experiences. We work with a range of clients to deliver events that combine creativity, technology and exceptional service. We’re a friendly, collaborative team where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, take responsibility and develop their skills. As an apprentice, you’ll be a valued member of the team, gaining hands-on experience and learning from experienced colleagues while building the foundations for your future career.
Workplace
- 16 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DG