Administration Assistant Apprenticeship

Business Administration Apprentice @ Skribes Commercial Inventory Specialists

Location: Suite 304 Lonsdale House, 52 Blucher Street, Birmingham, B1 1QU

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start, physically demanding & requires you to be 18+ have your own laptop, full UK driving license & access to your own vehicle.

WHO are Skribes Commercial Inventory Specialists?

Skribes are Birmingham’s leading Independent Property Inventory Management Specialists. They are on a mission to take Property Inventory Management out of the Stone Age and into the Digital Age.

They are keen to invest in and develop stand out candidates who can start at the grass roots of their company, learn the ropes, continually improve, and build their reputation as a valuable member of the team whilst developing strong and credible relationships with all clients. If this sounds like you, apply now!

WHAT will I get from working with Skribes Commercial Inventory Specialists?

• EARN: £10 per hour, 30 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Saturday, days & hours will vary (more hours may be required during busy periods & you may need to work on bank holidays but will receive a day in lieu)
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Birthday off, career progression & 28 days holiday.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

This is not your usual admin job!! This is NOT an office job!

You will be visiting City Centre and West Midlands properties and inputting data to produce a range of property reports for Letting Agents and Landlords. Most properties will be empty/vacant apartments and houses however some may have tenants/landlords present.

You will be on your feet all day, walking around the City Centre between properties or using public transport to visit agents and properties in the surrounding areas. It is a very active and physically demanding role. Your daily tasks will include:

• Collecting and returning keys to Lettings Agents.
• Producing highly detailed property reports by inputting relevant property data into handheld mobile devices that contain accurate description and supporting photographs.
• Obtaining all property meter readings (gas, electric and water) for the day’s reports.
• Using own judgement to make sensible decisions regarding actions required during property inspections.
• Checking own reports for accuracy and quality.
• Completing all reports within agreed timescales.
• Meeting Tenants or Landlords at properties occasionally.
• Strengthening Customer relations through regular professional communication regarding property inspections face to face, by mobile and email.
• Always ensuring an excellent Customer experience.
• Resolving any customer service issues or queries from Customers.
• Maintaining regular and consistent attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence of relevant company policies and procedures.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Business Admin Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including the organisation, stakeholders, relevant regulation, business fundamentals, processes & external factors. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Full UK driving license & access to your own vehicle
• You have a keen eye for detail and always seem to know when something is not quite as it should be. You leave no stone unturned.
• Methodical and logical in your approach to work.
• Excellent use of judgement to consider available information and come to logical, sensible conclusions.
• You have the ability to capture & relay information accurately.
• You are active, proactive, detail orientated & articulate.
• You enjoy working on your own 90% of the time as well as part of a team.
• You have a great attitude, strong interpersonal skills and drive.
• You have a great strong desire learn and develop new skills.
• Self- motivated with a positive mind-set.
• T literate and tech savvy, with a fast-typing ability.
• Able to stay calm and focused under pressure.
• Polite and professional.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.skribes.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/business-administration