Apprentice Commercial Assistant

2 months ago

Oxford, United Kingdom United Living Group Full time

Company Description

United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. We employ over 1400 people and work with a broad range of public and private sector clients.

United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future. This role is in our Property Services business which revitalises homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods.

Job Description

The Commercial team is responsible for the budget and to keep track of all costs involved in construction projects. They source the services and resources needed, negotiating costs with other suppliers, and oversee projects and monitor plans to ensure deadlines are met, projects stay within budget and work is up to standard.

As a vital member of the team, you will be responsible for:

Answering queries from clients accurately and on time. Liaising with Credit Control to assist with the timely management of cash receipts. Assisting the team with the preparation of subcontract and supplier orders Assisting in the timely preparation of client applications for payment, checking and processing invoices, payment certificates and pay-less notices. Assisting the team to prepare monthly statutory reports Managing project databases to ensure that documents, reports and the like are recorded in the correct database locations. Preparing for and attending regular departmental meetings. Assisting the team with general office duties and daily commercial tasks. 

Qualifications

In order to meet the entry requirements for this programme, we need you to have: 

5 GCSEs at grade A*-C/4-9 including English & Maths Basic IT skills Good attention to detail The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies. The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme.

Additional Information

As an Apprentice Commercial Assistant with Property Services, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll be inspired and stretched professionally, but fully supported by an expert network of colleagues, as you work to build the foundations for a career within United Living, and the construction industry.

To help you settle into your role, we’ll provide you with a buddy from our apprentice population. They will have some great advice as they were in exactly the same situation as you not so long ago, and you’ll also receive a dedicated mentor who will help guide you throughout your apprenticeship programme to help you achieve professional success.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Construction Support Technician Level 3 qualification with one of our training partners. You will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as classroom or remotely taught sessions, learning materials, and one-to-one support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.

What we offer you
We are committed to nurturing your creativity, encouraging the freedom to express yourself and fostering a supportive culture that values both personal and professional development. United Living are on an exciting journey of growth and innovation and our Apprentice programme will provide you with a solid foundation for you to develop your skills for the future and build your career with us.

Career Development – from the moment you join, you’ll be supported to develop, grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want. Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change. Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform. Employee Networks – opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veteran’s Network, Women’s Network, and Young People’s Network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Social Value and Team Building initiatives. Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice. Health Cash Plan - Medicash Holidays - minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Payroll Giving – the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice. Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to. Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way. Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards. Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.

Company culture
At United Living Group, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

Building a diverse, inclusive, and equal working environment in which everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be themselves, is a commitment we are dedicated to. We believe that having a diverse workforce not only sets us up for success, but it allows for greater opportunities for innovation, adaptability, and wide-ranging capabilities. We empower our people, and our communities, to champion diversity and change every day.

A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

How to apply
If you’re looking to be part of an exciting journey with an evolving business and want to learn something new, every day? They you’ve come to the right place.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our Early Careers team at to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process so we can discuss how we can support you.

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please click the I’m interested button and submit an application. We recommend you apply as early as possible as we may close this vacancy before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

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