Facilities Management Apprentice

**Facilities Management Apprentice - PA Media**

PA Media, the UK's national news agency, is looking for a Facilities Management Apprentice for its Howden, East Yorkshire location. This apprenticeship offers full-time work and dedicated study time each week.

**About us**

PA Media Group is a diverse portfolio of specialist media companies spanning news & information, data, technology, and communications. The flagship brand is PA Media, the national news agency for the UK and Ireland. PA Media has office locations in London, Abingdon, Manchester, Glasgow, Nottingham and Howden.

**About the role**

The program is a 12-month placement. Primarily, you will work and develop in a facilities role but will have exposure to business support functions throughout the duration of the program to aid development of core soft skills including customer engagement, problem solving, communication, and collaboration.

If you show a desire to develop and learn, you will be rewarded with a permanent role, a great start to a career at PA.

You will be mentored by a senior people leader within the business, ensuring your development is tracked and consistent with the aims and values of the placement.

At the end of the placement, you will be required to complete a written assessment which demonstrates a full understanding of the business area they have been assigned to and recommendations on areas where the business could improve.

Work will be completed on location in PA’s Howden office for training and development.

**What you can expect day-to-day**

This role involves learning on-the-job alongside the facilities team to ensure the safety and upkeep of our site. Duties include maintaining the site's appearance and assisting with fire and security systems maintenance. You'll assist with security, maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations. Additionally, you'll help optimise our premises, equipment, and materials for efficiency and economy.

**What we can offer you**

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits you can also expect to work with a great team who support one other and celebrate success.
- Benefits._
- Great office environment
- 5 weeks holiday in addition to 8 public holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Wellbeing Day (1x annually)
- Paid Volunteering Day (1x annually)
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- On-site secure parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company Pension (4x and matched by us)
- Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Employee Assistance Programme

There is a new shuttle bus service available from May 2024 which connects from the station to Howden.

**Inclusion**

We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment and as well as your skills and experience we’re also focused on who you are and what else you can bring.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work life balance and positively encourage agile working.

We are always open to discuss an individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to us during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you.

**What happens next?