Apprentice - Business and Administration

2 weeks ago


Paignton, Torbay, United Kingdom Sanctuary Full time

Location:

Paignton, South West, GB, TQ4 7HP- Department: Apprenticeship Programme- Operation: Sanctuary Property Services- Closing Date: 21/02/2023- Salary: £12001 / year- Requisition: 208906Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations.

As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.


Apprentice - Business and Administration

Fixed term contract initially for 18 months

Woodview House, Paignton

Starting salary year 1:
£12,001 per year


40 hours per week - Monday to Friday


Our award-winning Apprenticeship programme offers you a chance to study for a practical qualification while contributing to the success of a fast-paced, constantly evolving organisation.


In partnership with our training provider Lifetime Training we are initially offering an 18 month Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration.

On this programme, you will become a valued member of the Property Services team.


You will gain valuable experience allowing you a real insight into the systems and processes we use as well as developing essential office skills.

At the same time, we will support your studies towards a level 3 in Business and Administration which together with the practical experience you gain, will provide the perfect platform for an exciting career ahead.

Working within a supportive team of 15 people that are responsible for building surveying and managing property improvements, to make sure Sanctuary provides high quality, warm and safe homes

The role of a Business and Administration Apprentice will include:

  • General administration
  • planning, organising, filing, processing and managing correspondence
  • Providing administration support to the Property Services team
  • Job shadowing

Skills and experiences:

  • You will have a keen interest to learn how an organisation operates, great communication skills and plenty of initiative
  • Commitment, determination, and enthusiasm
  • Good interpersonal and customer care skills
  • Flexible and adaptable team player
  • Good Communication and organisational skills, with the ability to meet set deadlines
  • As a selfmotivated individual, we will expect you to work well by yourself as well as in a team environment
  • Competent in MS packages (including Outlook, Word, and Excel)
  • Experience of updating electronic information in a variety of formats is desirable

Why work for us?


One of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary employs more than 13,000 people and manages over 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes.

Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our resolute employees who are completely committed to customer service.


Our Benefits


As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package.

The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

  • 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
  • A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Advice Service including counselling
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Voluntary health plans
  • Employee discounts
  • Wellbeing support and tools
  • Employee recognition scheme
- £12,001 per year

Please note that initial contact to shortlisted applicants will be via Lifetime Training who will be in contact for an initial discussion about the role and to run through their standard Apprentice eligibility checks.
Closing Date: 21 February 2023

'For an insight into what it's like to work for us, look at
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We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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