Job title: Business Administration Apprentice
Company: Costello Medical
Job description: Job Description:
Role Summary
- Responsibilities: As a Business Administration Apprentice at Costello Medical, you will contribute to the company’s business development efforts and support our mission to build long-term partnerships with our clients, all whilst studying towards the completion of the Level 3 Business Administration qualification
- Salary: £14,000 per annum
- Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses, hybrid working options, generous holiday allowance, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, comprehensive travel insurance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training, interest-free travel loan scheme, discounted gym memberships, and
- Role Type: Full-time, temporary internship, running for approximately 18 months
- Start Date: We are currently recruiting for our February 2024 start date. The deadline for applications is Friday 26th January 2024
- Location: This role is available in our
About the Role
As a Business Administration Apprentice at Costello Medical, you will provide essential and ad-hoc support to the Operations and Scientific divisions, contributing to the company’s business development efforts and client relations. You will be working closely with our Client Engagement team, assisting with a range of administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and running reports. You will also support the wider Operations and Scientific divisions with client product pipeline research, lead generation, developing training materials, as well as further ad-hoc tasks, where required.
The successful candidate will work towards Level 3 of the Business Administration qualification, provided by Cambridge Regional College (CRC). Further details about the apprenticeship can be found here:
Regular on-site training and mentorship will be provided by both CRC and Costello Medical to support your course and project work. Following completion of the apprenticeship, you could be given the opportunity to apply for a permanent position at Costello Medical with the option of further study.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting various scientific teams with business development initiatives
- Running reports and collating information about client companies
- Updating records, including our contacts database and contract management system
- Scheduling meetings, collating agendas, attending meetings, and minute taking
- Composing, responding to, and filing emails
- Creating documents and presentations, as well as reviewing documents for accuracy
- Other ad-hoc tasks in support of the wider Operations and Scientific divisions
You will be given close support and mentorship by your colleagues in the Operations team, as well as structured training and guidance on all tasks. You will also attend training as dictated by the course requirements.
Career Profile
We offer many opportunities for personal and professional development at Costello Medical. Please click below to read first-hand accounts from our colleagues about their time with the company:
Requirements:
About You
The successful candidate will be proactive and eager to take on new challenges with a friendly, positive, and ‘can-do’ attitude. You will also value the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced office environment.
Essential requirements for the role are:
- Grade 6 or higher (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Experience using the Microsoft Office suite
Benefits:
About Costello Medical
Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations. Our mission is to be a community of the very best people, building trusted partnerships across the healthcare sector by delivering an exceptional service. Our vision is to be a leading global partner consistently striving for meaningful and outstanding contributions that improve people’s health and lives.
We are committed to our company values which are central to creating our fun, friendly and innovative workplace in which we strive to deliver the highest standards of quality. As a result, we have been listed in for six consecutive years.
On 27th May 2022, Costello Medical received its certification as a . We are really proud of this achievement as it demonstrates that Costello Medical is meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. We underwent a rigorous assessment that covered the whole of our business including employee benefits, charitable giving and sustainability. We believe this certification is external validation of our mission to be a force for good.
The Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process includes a telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team. If successful, you will be invited to an interview with senior members of our Strategic Operations division, immediately followed by a short assessment for you to complete.
We are currently recruiting for our February 2024 start date, and the apprenticeship will run for approximately 18 months. The deadline for applications is Friday 26th January 2024, with interviews taking place shortly after. We would strongly recommend applying as early as possible so that we can begin processing your application, as the role will close when a suitable candidate is found.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and, throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide. Please to read more about this and contact the People Team via should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.
Please note that this role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge. You can learn more about our office locations here:
What We Offer
- A starting salary of £14,000 per annum. Salary increases are typically awarded after 12 months and will then be reviewed on a yearly basis
- A discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year
- The opportunity to start and build your career with a growing and award-winning company, who focuses on the wellbeing, motivation, and development of their staff at all levels
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays
- The chance to work from home for up to half of your working time
- Flexible benefits scheme offering additional holiday, cash payments and pension contributions
- 4% employer pension contributions
- Private Medical Insurance which offers comprehensive cover on a “medical history disregard” basis
- Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
- The opportunity to learn from, and be mentored by, a team of experienced professionals
- Cycle to Work scheme and an interest-free travel loan scheme
- Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Flexible working hours
- Regular company-funded social activities
Please click here to learn about our reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical:
How to Apply
You are required to submit your CV via our online application form. You also have the option to submit a cover letter explaining why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, however this is not essential.
Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at if you have any questions about the role or application process.
Visa Sponsorship
Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship, and you will therefore need the right to work in the UK independently from the company.
Expected salary: £14000 per year
Location: Cambridge
Job date: Sun, 24 Dec 2023 03:06:57 GMT
