Business Development Apprentice
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Company: MEP LIMITED
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Location: KENT, ME20 7BU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000037442
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 10/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 8.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm Friday.
Brief Description
We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Apprentice. This apprenticeship will be part of a dynamic team, covering many disciplines within MEP. You will be in a department that is the first point of call with new and existing customers, on their journey with MEP.
Training to be Provided
For this apprenticeship standard, learners will have the opportunity to give focus on the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard that will allow for good business acumen, decision making and the understanding of tools and techniques in relation to time and project management. The completion of this apprenticeship standard will require monthly training visits from a qualified IPS Trainer to help support the apprentice. This will allow them to develop skills and progress the building of the apprentice portfolio to prepare the learner for the End Point Assessment.
Delivery is primarily carried out through remote visits, but the trainer will visit the learner’s workplace quarterly and at the start of training to allow for a good working relationship between all parties for smooth delivery of the standard. Upon successful completion, the learner will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity of a permanent position as a Business Development Coordinator.
Vacancy Detail
Your duties will include:
- To support the Business Development team in executing departmental activities and business objectives
- To give internal & external customers a friendly and supportive service
- Aid the generation of customer quotations in line with business objectives and approved process
- Receive and process customer orders, in line with MEP approved processes
- Maintain internal records and data, in line with MEP, with approved processes
- To develop a high level of skill in the use of our ERP system, particularly around customer quotations, loading orders, supplier feedback (RFQ’s) and prioritising EPICOR effectively to take full advantage of the ERP’s capabilities
- Support marketing strategies and campaigns. This includes and is not limited to marketing (social media, LinkedIn), presentation, website updates, and company events
- To uphold company procedures, to ensure ISO9001/EN9100 quality management systems are maintain
- To uphold health and safety standards in yourself and others
Other Information
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an eligibility check phone call with IPS International, Apprenticeship Training Provider. Please note that your application cannot proceed without completing this call.
Enrolment in your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government's apprenticeship funding rules.
NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company.
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