Commercial Experience Administrative Apprentice

7 months ago


Dover, United Kingdom DFDS UK & Ireland Full time

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Commercial Experience Administrative Apprentice.

**Be part of the movement - and play your part**

**About the role**

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the ferry transportation industry whilst completing a Level 3 in Business Administration Apprenticeship.

You will be responsible for:

- Working Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- Supporting the Commercial Experience Manager (Eastern Channel & Irish Routes) with the daily operation of all onboard commercial activities.
- Attending route and OBS meetings, liaising with the Heads of Onboard Services and other key stakeholders.
- Managing action lists to ensure that tasks are delivered on time.
- Supporting projects that will deliver operational change across the Dover - Calais, Dover - Dunkerque, and Dunkerque - Rosslare routes.
- General administration tasks such as tracking purchase orders and arranging meetings and travel.

**About you**

You **MUST** have a valid passport as the role will require some travel to visit our vessels in the BU Channel fleet. The commercial business is complex, so you will need to be an engaged learner who is willing to ask questions and explore the operation. Alongside this, the office and vessel environments can be loud and very busy, so an outgoing personality would be an advantage.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

**Working at DFDS**

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

- Life assurance cover
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
- Full employee assistance programme including:

- Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
- Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
- Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
- Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
- Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

**We look forward to hearing from you.



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