Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our organisation as an Apprentice Construction Administrator in our Construction Team. You will assist with all admin duties, across the business - whilst supporting with various tasks and teams. This role typically reports to the Construction Secretary/Construction Director.
Wage
£13,741 to £22,222.20 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 9.00am -5.00pm. I hour lunch break
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 21 April
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
· Assist and support Construction Department, and site teams, both management and weekly paid employees
· Undertaking administrative procedures, filing, scanning and writing emails
· Amending and distribution of construction gantt charts
· Amending build programme as directed
· Liaise with other Departments within the Regional office ie Sales, Accounts, Technical, Customer Care. Buying departments
· Assist with monitoring the NHBC data and distributing same within the Construction department
· Assist with monitoring the Health and Safety and Independent Quality Inspections and outstanding action points
· Assist in monitoring the Home Builder Federation customer satisfaction surveys to ensure we maintain our 5* status
Where you’ll work
Persimmon House
Fulford
York
YO19 4FE
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
* Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
* Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
* Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
* Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
* Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
* Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
* Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Your training plan
Your training will take place, weekly, at your workplace. Working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard.
More training information
The training provider will be York Learning, City of York Council.
You will recieve face to face training with your allocated tutor.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Personable
Other requirements
There will also be internal training on our different in-house systems including Compliance Training, COINS and IT systems.