Commercial Apprentice
7 months ago
Apprenticeships at Churchill Retirement
Apprenticeships are in our DNA here at Churchill. We have a track record of developing our apprentices from A level equivalent qualifications all the way to degree education if that is the path you want to take. Many of our senior leaders started out their working lives as apprentices, including our Chairman and CEO.
Why join an apprenticeship with Churchill Retirement?
We are a growing company and apprentices are an important part of our growth plans. We want to set you up for success, not only in your apprenticeship, but in your future career. So regardless of which apprenticeship you are taking with us, you can expect.
About the role
It is exciting times here at Churchill Retirement Living and due to our bold growth plans we are recruiting for a Commercial Apprentice to support the Commercial team in our Midlands Region based in Bromsgrove.
This is a great opportunity to learn and gain experience across the different areas of the department, getting hands on experience in the roles of Buying, Estimating and Quantity Surveying as you support the team with various tasks.
Your role will be predominantly office based and will include a variety of duties where you will learn to assist in the costing of construction works, measurement of drawings, preparation of information for budgets and issue tender documents. You will also provide support with general administration and build strong relationships with Construction and Technical Departments. We will get you out onto site to see how the work you do in the office, contributes to the progression of the construction project.
An apprenticeship with Churchill Retirement Living also offers a professional, friendly, and family values working environment where vital ‘soft’ skills such as report writing, communication, teamwork and effective and efficient working practices will be developed.
The hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm and Fridays are 9am to 5pm.
What Qualification do I get?
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will gain the following qualifications:
What opportunities are there for progression?
After gaining your level 3 apprenticeship there is natural progression on to an HNC in Quantity Surveying and beyond that a Degree apprenticeship.
About you
This is a busy and varied support role. To be successful you will need:
Good communication skills and the ability to develop strong and positive working relationships with both colleagues and external suppliersExcellent time management and organisation skillsHigh standard of verbal and written EnglishTo be comfortable analysing informationA proactive approachA basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookA willingness to learn and developUpon joining the programme you will need the following qualifications:
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4/5) EssentialGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4/5) EssentialGCSE or equivalent in a science based subject would be an advantage
How you’ll be rewarded:
Starting Salary of £10,159Annual holiday entitlement - 24 days + Bank HolidaysGroup Personal Pension Plan Health ScreeningLife Assurance Day off on your birthdayGain industry recognised qualifications
We have Excellent Colleague benefits including:
Ongoing investment into your personal developmentTraining Courses and Professional Memberships paidColleague well-being initiatives and ambassadorsPeer recognition programmeColleague referral bonusAccess to Employee Assistance programmeEyecare reimbursementLand introduction bonusFriends & family discount against the cost of a new Churchill apartmentCharitable match-funding programme for Colleagues wishing to raise money for their chosen charitiesFree Pizza on the last Friday of every month.
About Churchill
We’re a family-run, privately-owned business and we’re going places. We’re proud of what we do and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing over 700 people and growing all the time.
We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, and purpose-built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Our developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.
We’ve won a host of awards; most recently we have been recognised by The Sunday Times as the 3rd Best Company to Work For and in 2016 we became the first ever retirement living specialist to have been named overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards
Next steps
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply for this job.
Selection Process: July 2023
Start Date: September 4th 2023
Please note, your details will be shared with our partner Learning Skills Partnership to check eligibility for the programme.
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