Prospect Community Housing are recruiting a Trainee Administrative Officer through the Modern Apprenticeship scheme.
The post is full-time working 35 hours a week fixed term for 24 months, and with a salary of £21,084 per annum (Cost of living increase in April 25 and April 26).
From the job advertisement:
Our experience of offering modern apprenticeships
This will be our third modern apprenticeship. Our first has now been with Prospect for nearly five years and is a permanent member of staff. Our second is in the second year of their apprenticeship. Both have been valuable additions to our staff team.
What might a day in this role look like?
You will be part of a busy front office team who deal with reactive maintenance for our properties, voids and other administration and secretarial duties. Your day will consist of answering telephones and dealing with customers face to face who come into the office. You will raise jobs for repairs and inspections, record and help resolve complaints.
What will I learn?
- SVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration at SCQF Level 6
- Industry related training (i.e. MS Office / Customer Service).
- Soft Skills (e.g. communication, teamwork, problem solving, etc)
A career in housing
This apprenticeship will set you up well for a career in housing. If the apprenticeship is successfully completed then there is the possibility of permanent employment being offered. The current base salary for this post is £29,086. We would then offer further training leading to housing specific qualifications.
What qualifications/skills are required?
- At least one higher, preferably in a related subject
- National 5 in English and Maths
- Experience using MS Office Excel and Word is desirable
- Confident, positive attitude, team player, good communication skills and reliable
- Funding for this modern apprenticeship is available for candidates between the age of 16-24
How to apply?
If you want an informal conversation about the position, please phone or email Peter Liddell on 0131 458 5480, Peter.Liddell@prospectch.org.uk
Please send your CV to recruitment@prospectch.org.uk or by post to
Private and Confidential
Marianne Wilson
Prospect Community Housing
6 Westburn Avenue
Edinburgh
EH14 2TH
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 14 November 2024. You can read the full job advertisement online here.
