Apprentice Office Administrator

As an office apprentice within the administration department, you will be assisting colleagues with a range of duties whilst we support you working towards a level 3 in Business and Administration. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Redrow is one of the largest and most acclaimed housebuilders in the UK. Over the course of our 40-year history, we have built a reputation for quality in everything we do; from creating beautiful homes that people love to live in, to delivering an outstanding service to each and every customer.

In our busy divisional office, no two days will be the same; you will be constantly learning and working with a wide variety of people from different disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Photocopying, collation of information, filing and emailing
• Making telephone calls, answering and routing calls
• Ensuring sufficient stationary is held in stock and making supply orders
• Arranging and booking travel and accommodation for colleagues
• Diary management and meeting room bookings
• Covering reception, greeting visitors, accepting deliveries and arranging for distribution of post

These are illustrative duties and the post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to enable the region to respond effectively to the requirements of the business.

Future Prospects

On-going training and development encouraged by the employer which will give the applicant the opportunity to move on to a full-time job.

Reality Check

The current National Minimum Wage for an apprentice is £3.90 an hour. This rate applies to apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. Apprentices must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over and have completed their first year. The minimum wage rates are £6.15 an hour for 18-20-year olds, £7.70 for anyone aged 21 to 24 and £8.21 for those over 25. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). These rates apply from 1st April 2019.

Skills Required

• A professional person, confident with good administration and organisational skills
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual  
• Diplomatic and capable of handling complex situations
• Demonstrates confidence in one own ability
• Excellent Word and Excel skills required

Qualities Required

Core:
• Working Together
• Respectful Communication

Job Specific:
• Planning & Organising
• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Quality Assurance
• Innovation
• Resilience

Qualifications Required

GCSE English & mathematics to Grade C/4 or equivalent.

Training Provided

• Apprenticeship in Business Administration Level 3
• Functional Skills ICT
• Functional Skills maths
• Functional Skills English