Sanctuary Students provide safe and secure accommodation to thousands of students around the country. We believe that our strength lies in our dedicated staff who help students with their everyday needs.
Business and Administration Apprentice
Fixed term contract initially for 12 months
Heathfield Office, 75 Old Hawkhill, Dundee, DD1 5EN,
Starting salary year 1: £13,97.60 per annum
35 hours per week
University isn’t always the answer!
Are you looking for your next step or change in career? This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Apprenticeship programme. In partnership with our training provider - Genius People; Genius Education Ltd. - the programme offers you a chance to study for a Business and Administration SCQF Level 6 nationally recognised qualification, all whilst gaining practical work experience.
We are fully committed to support all our apprentices during their training. We’re looking for individuals with the potential to be future leaders within our business, who is keen to immerse themselves and work across all areas of our businesses with the ambition and desire to build a long lasting, successful career with us.
What will you do?
You will be working at the Heathfield Office. As part of your job role, you will be asked to complete tasks such as reception duties, answering telephone, issuing keys to contractors, assisting the management team with admin duties, invoicing residents and communicating with our students while in residences. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!
What skills and abilities do I need to have?
We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability - and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.
On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are.
* Age criteria is 16-24yrs set by Scottish Fuding
* A minimum of National 5 Maths and English
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
* A friendly approachable Manner
* Excellent communication skills
About us
Sanctuary Students manages accommodation for over 11,500 students across England and Scotland. We work in partnership with universities to provide cost-effective facilities management and support services, as well as providing specifically designed and purpose-built accommodation direct to students across the UK. We offer a range of accommodation from shared flats to self-contained apartments in some of the biggest university towns and cities in the UK, including London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Glasgow.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
* 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)
* A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
* Life Assurance
* Employee Advice Service including counselling
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Voluntary health plans
* Employee discounts
* Wellbeing support and tools
* Employee recognition scheme
Please note that initial contact to shortlisted applicants will be via Genius People; Genius Education Ltd. who will be in contact for an initial discussion about the role and to run through their standard apprentice eligibility checks
Job Reference is 222143
Closing date 20th December 2024
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.