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This role supports the Repairs Team with its administration requirements and will develop the post holder’s understanding of the principles that underpin working in a responsive repair’s administrative environment.
Closing date: 21 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
£10,158.72 a year
Working week
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Total hours per week: 37 hours a week
Expected duration
18 Months
Possible start date
02 Jan 2024
Date posted
23 Nov 2023
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number
VAC1000214237
Positions
1 position available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Assist in the management of Orwell’s compliance works activities
Communicate with all departments regarding compliance repairs
Assist in monitoring systems that make sure works are carried out as ordered by Orwell and its customers, ensuring quality and good value for money is being achieved
Assist the team in providing statistics and information for board and audit reporting
Liaise with contractors and customers to arrange appointments for repair works
Provide administration services as and when required to the Head of Compliance and Planned works including word processing and spreadsheets
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Business Administrator Level 3 standard
Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English to be taken if an equivalent grade has not been achieved
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Potential for permanent position after completion of the Apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Punctual
Reliable
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade Level 2/C/4) desirable
Things to consider
• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays • retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…) • reward and recognition awards • free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination • ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy • wellbeing programme • Great training and development opportunities • Cashback Health plan • Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply.
About the employer
Orwell Housing Association provides homes for over 7,500 residents by managing approximately 4,000 properties, throughout Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge and Essex. We provide care, support, housing management, property development and estate services and we employ around 700 staff including relief and volunteers.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 21/12/2023
Salary
£10,158.72 a year
Location
This job is located in Ipswich, Suffolk
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