Apprentice Business Administrator

Company: Trent and Dove Housing
Location: Burton on Trent, DE14 1BL
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £14,526.20 per year
Sector: Business, Administration, Finance and Law
Ref: VAC-01127
Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2025
Start Date: 25/06/2025
Positions Available: 2
Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.30 – 4.30, flexible. Up to 1 hour lunch break.

Brief Description

Launch your career with Trent & Dove Housing! Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic office, engaging with residents and supporting diverse teams. Gain valuable skills in customer service and administration, rotating through departments like Housing and Communications. Be part of a team making a real difference in the community.

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above.
ICT/IT/Computing or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above.

Personal Qualities

• Positive “Can do” attitude
• Motivated to succeed
• Organised and good attention to detail

Skills Required

• IT Literate
• Good telephone manner and communication skills
• Good time management
• Good listening skills

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard (can include Level 2 elements if required)
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate, there's a possibility of securing a permanent position within Trent & Dove Housing, offering a solid foundation for a long-term career. This apprenticeship provides valuable skills and experience, opening doors to diverse career paths within the organisation and beyond.

Vacancy Detail

General administration duties including:
o Typing documents
o Photocopying
o Scanning
o Sending and receiving emails
o Maintaining electronic filing systems

• Providing a friendly, professional and customer-focused service to all customers and colleagues, whether that be face to face, over the telephone or via email.
• Data inputting on the Company’s computer systems.
• Attend college as necessary to complete the apprenticeship standard in Business Administrator.
• To adhere to the Trent & Dove Housing’s relevant policies and procedures.
• Understand and display the company’s values and behaviours.
• To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the role.