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APPRENTICE

Hours of work:

Full-time training position Monday to Friday (inclusive) 9.00am – 5.00pm with one hour (unpaid) for lunch

Salary:                       

Year 1 – Apprentice Rate - £13,741.00                                   

Year 2 - NWM for age group

KEY DATES AND INFORMATION

Closing date - 23 May 2025

Start date - 23 June 2025 – can be flexible to accommodate any school/college examination dates for applicants

Application Process

In order to apply for this role, please submit your application via the following link:

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000313097

The Role

As part of the role, Apprentices will be required to undertake NVQ training via the Company’s approved training provider, and to work with the training provider to ensure that any course work is fully completed to a good standard and within the time frame given.  Apprentices will have allocated time off in the office during the working week in order to complete college work.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The actual work carried out varies depending on the needs of the business.  In general, Apprentices will be required to undertake the following:

  • General basic administration duties, including filing, photocopying and scanning
  • Collecting and shredding confidential waste
  • Binding documents
  • Ensuring photocopies are stocked with paper and staples
  • Assist in operating the Company’s archive and storage procedures
  • Assist with postal duties, including delivering/collecting post to the Document Exchange drop-off area and to the Post Office
  • Ensure that department communal work areas are kept neat and tidy
  • Opening and closing files manually and on the Company’s electronic systems
  • Taking telephone messages
  • Typing of file notes and correspondence
  • Data input
  • Undertaking searches such as a identification or bankruptcy searches
  • Reception duties

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

  • 1 x A’ Level Grade A - C (or equivalent)
  • Have a basic understanding of Microsoft packages
  • Positive attitude towards attending college and undertaking written course work as part of the training contract and within time limits set down by the college.

Knowledge & Skills 

  • Have good written and verbal communication skills 
  • Pays good attention to detail 
  • Confident and approachable, with a “can do” attitude

Character and Personal Qualities 

  • Good interpersonal skills, willing to provide support and assistance when requested in a polite and courteous manner
  • Basic understanding of rules surrounding confidentiality and protecting client and Company data
  • Smart and professional appearance

 

The closing date is 23 May 2025 and applications need to be submitted via the following link:

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000313097