An enthusiastic Vehicle Rental Front Desk Administrator Apprentice. Working alongside the Rental Manager within a small, supportive team, you will gain valuable experience in customer service, administration and vehicle rental operations.
This customer-facing role involves communicating with customers in person, over the telephone and via email, whilst supporting the day-to-day running of our vehicle hire department. Full training will be provided on our computerised rental management system, giving you the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in customer service and administration.
Key Responsibilities:
Welcome customers professionally, both in person and over the telephone
Respond to customer enquiries via telephone and email
Process and manage vehicle hire bookings using the company rental system
Assist with scheduling vehicles for both short-term and long-term hire
Ensure hire vehicles are prepared, presented and ready for customers
Support the coordination of vehicle maintenance and servicing schedules
Carry out general administrative duties including data entry and record keeping
Maintain accurate customer and vehicle records
Work closely with the Rental Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the rental department
Deliver excellent customer service at all times
We are looking for someone who is:
Friendly, approachable and professional
A confident communicator with excellent customer service skills
Organised and able to manage multiple tasks
Keen to learn and develop new skills
Computer literate (preferred but not essential as full training will be provided)
A driving licence is desirable but not essential
Training:
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Upon completion of this 12-month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Customer Service Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship
Training Outcome:
There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:We are a small family run business and you will be working within a small team, assisting within our vehicle rental operation and daily duties. A, front desk, customer facing role, in person, via email and telephone. Managing customer bookings for our fleet of hire vehicles, maintenance, scheduling and vehicle presentation pre and post hire.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 17.30. Every other Saturday morning from 08.00 - 10.00.Skills: Administrative Skills,Customer Care Skills,IT Skills,Teamworking,Communication Skills....Read more...
Working in a busy admin office, based on the front desk of the school
Working alongside the School Business Manager on the business and admin of the school
Particularly looking at the marketing of the school and our platform on social media
Training Outcome:
Apprenticeship could be used to move onto higher level roles with schools or private sector
Employer Description:Willow Tree is a place of learning for all. We put success within the reach of all children and help them to achieve their full potential. Our school works to develop confident, reflective, creative learners who will grow into valued members of the community and make a positive contribution to twenty first century society.Working Hours :Monday - Friday. Term Time Only – 9.00am - 4.30pm (30 mins lunch)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Premises Manager - FM Provider - School - Essex - up to 40kOne of our most valued clients is currently looking to recruit a Premises Manager to join their busy FM team based on site at a school in Basildon, Essex.They are responsible for all the hard and soft services across the school and are looking for someone that can help focus on delivering a first class maintenance service.This will encompass managing the onsite M&E maintenance team, liaising with the help desk and also managing the cleaning and grounds teams to ensure the service is delivered to the highest standards.The main duties of the role are as follows:Manage the onsite premises team and sub-contractor activity in the provision of a caretaking service within the school.Comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including Health and Safety legislation and safe systems of work, including COSHH and water systems.Ensure all planned and reactive maintenance is carried out as determined by PPM plan, Helpdesk, and line manager.Monitor and ensure the cleanliness of the school premises and furnishings and report any deficiencies to the Helpdesk.Support the school and comply with school-based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage.Respond to calls outside normal working hours as a result of emergencies.Preparing the school premises and site for assemblies, meetings and out of school activities and clearing up after these activities, providing flexible support as required.The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds.Applicants for the role must be able to meet the following criteria:Trade qualified in either electrical, mechanical or fabric.Previous experience working in a commercial maintenance environment, ideally education but not essential.Experience of managing hard and soft services contractors.Experience of managing small teams on maintenance staff.Strong health and safety experience - NEBOSH or IOSH preferred.Understanding planned and reactive maintenance schedules.Must be DBS cleared.Excellent customer service and communication skillsPlanning and prioritising skills.....Read more...
1. Front of House Administrative Support
Provide administrative support to the FOH Operations Manager and wider Human Resources and Office Services team. This may include updating and preparing documentation, organising meetings, providing support to projects, as well as ensuring that the room booking system (Smartway) and the catering details on the administration system (Salesforce) are up to date and accurate
Provide reception services, which will include answering the telephone, greeting visitors, booking meeting rooms, liaising with the building’s shared reception desk, helping with staff queries, organising taxis and couriers
Rearrange layout configurations for events (moving tables and chairs, etc)
Support the Catering Manager as required
Ensuring the Office Services pages of the intranet are kept up to date, and that team updates and key messages are communicated to the wider organisation (e.g., on health and safety and upcoming events, etc)
Help to maintain health and safety records, signage, and ordering of supplies
Support with Office Management budgeting
2. Technical Support
Assist users (including staff, trustees and external visitors) with meeting rooms usage and requirements, including use of audio-visual equipment and the room booking system. This will include working with the Information Systems team and outsourced IT supplier as necessary
Identify systems and processes that could be improved, and support the implementation of any new systems
3. Office Services administration
Carry out regular checks of the office space, to keep the office presentable (clear desk policy), and free of any trip hazards.
Check stationery supplies, ensure printers are stocked with paper and toner at all times
Check janitorial supplies for local cleaning and toilet facilities
Provide cover where required for team member absences
Liaise with the communications team to ensure that the information screens on the 2nd & 3rd Floors are up to date
4. Other
Provide support for other central services teams (including the Foundation’s Grants Operations and Communications teams) when required, for example, with grant and events enquiries
To support any workstreams and initiatives that contribute to the delivery of the wider Nuffield Foundation’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
Provide logistical support to the front-of-house operations manager during events
The above list of key responsibilities (and associated activities) is not exhaustive. It may be necessary to carry out other work within the scope of the role, as reasonably requested.Training:What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?To meet the requirements of the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship programme you will need to spend 6 hours a week of your time undertaking off-the-job learning, which will include:
Formal training, including online learning and internal learning events
1-2-1s with your coach and line manager
Observing and shadowing colleagues
Writing up learning reflections for your portfolio
Training Outcome:Full-time employment.Employer Description:The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social well-being.
The Foundation achieves this by funding and undertaking rigorous research, encouraging innovation, and supporting the use of sound evidence to improve people’s lives. It tackles pressing, complex questions with the aim of opening up opportunities and improving lives for individuals, families and communities, within a just and inclusive society. Its work addresses the inequalities, disadvantage, discrimination and vulnerabilities that people face, and considers the social and ethical implications of scientific and technological advances.
The Foundation is the founder and co-funder of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory and the Ada Lovelace Institute.
The Nuffield Foundation values diversity in background, skills, perspectives and life experiences. Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Brand Activation Manager - Drinks Challenger FMCG Brand - London – up to £40,000My client is one of the fastest growing soft drinks brands in the market and we are looking for an energetic and people-focused Brand Activation Manager who loves getting out into the trade, meeting customers and creating memorable brand experiences.This role is for someone who loves being out in the field. You'll be on the ground across London, delivering sampling activations, supporting at trade events, building relationships with retailers and helping grow a premium soft drink brand through engaging and memorable brand experiences.If you're comfortable setting up a tasting stand in a farm shop, representing the brand at a major trade show or spotting new sales opportunities while you're out in the field, this role is for you.The key Brand Activation Manager responsibilities:
Deliver exciting brand activations across London.Organise and run sampling sessions, tastings, pop-ups and promotional events.Represent the brand at trade shows, exhibitions, festivals and other industry events.Build relationships with retailers and hospitality partners.Support activations in off-trade accounts, including supermarkets, farm shops and independent retailers.Identify new sales opportunities while out in the market and work closely with the commercial team to convert them.Coordinate stock, promotional materials, POS and event logistics.Work with brand ambassadors to ensure every activation delivers an exceptional consumer experience.Gather customer feedback and market insights to help shape future campaigns.Be the face of the brand—bringing energy, personality and professionalism wherever you go.
The key Brand Activation Manager qualities:
Previous experience in brand activation, field work and drinks FMCG.Naturally outgoing and confident speaking to people.Commercially minded with a genuine sales instinct.Organised and able to manage multiple activations across a week.Happy spending most of their time out in the field rather than behind a desk.Passionate about food, drink and a passion for challenger brands.Willing to travel across London and occasionally further afield for events.Strong relationship-building and communication skills.A full UK driving licence is desirable.
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to rupert@corecruitment.com....Read more...
Drive impact with Digital PRWe are a new kind of cross-border agency with remote work at our core. We believe that great talent shouldn't be confined to a fixed desk, a rigid 9-to-5 schedule, or a long, exhausting commute. In our view, people thrive when they’re trusted to deliver exceptional work without micromanagement or the constraints of a traditional office job. This flexibility allows them to spend more time doing what they love—whether that’s walking their dog, enjoying time with family and friends, backpacking across Southeast Asia, or pursuing personal passions.The role:This is not a typical Digital PR role. As a Digital PR Specialist, you’ll play a key role in developing and executing PR and news generation strategies across diverse clients, industries, and markets. You’ll take ownership of campaigns, ensuring client KPIs are met while also contributing to new business, competitor research, marketing initiatives, and international expansion. This is a chance to be part of a dynamic, remote-first team, helping to build a global digital strategy from the ground up while growing alongside the company in a fast-paced environment. Required Skills & Experience2+ years’ experience, in-house or in an agency environmentGood understanding of the UK media landscape, news agenda and principles of news generationHave a strong understanding of the global media landscapeA strong level of verbal and written communication and copywriting (press release) skillsMust have some experience within Digital PR and Outreach either client or agency side, with existing relationships with PR/media contacts and influencersThe ability to build long lasting and strong relationshipsHave existing experience of strategy, promotion and seeding of client work across socialAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlinesA progressive understanding of SEO, particularly related to off-page SEO factorsA good understanding of how Digital PR is measured and the ability to explain results to clientsA creative thinker who works well in groupsMethodical, organised (working across multiple projects), with high attention to detailA go getter – someone who can own their projects, confidently bring new ideas to the team, feels comfortable to pitch to clients and provide counselDemonstrates initiative throughout their work – responding to clients in a timely manner, taking on their own research where appropriate etcProven track record of Digital PR campaign experience a bonus – examples of highly authoritative backlinks generated to client campaigns in top-tier media.Ability to assess the value of an earned media opportunity from an SEO point of view.Familiar with SEO tools such as: Majestic SEO, SEMrush, Ahrefs.Familiar with a variety of Digital PR/Outreach tools such as: Buzzstream, ResponseSource, HARO, Roxhill, MuchRack, Meltwater, CoverageBook, etc.A keen interest in technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI)ResponsibilitiesDeliver regular high-quality backlinks by researching, devising and executing digital PR and outreach campaigns.Research and contact websites that can provide back-link opportunities to clients.Write press releases, by-lines, case studies and other press material.Send out press releases and contact journalists with stories and content.Follow up with journalists over phone, email and social channels.Build relationships with journalists and the media in a range of industries using a variety of tools.Build relationships with influencers across various industriesWork closely with the wider team to make sure we create impactful PR strategies.You’ll create and research stories, strong media lists and monitor news and search for coverage opportunities.You will get to know your clients, developing detailed knowledge of their businesses and sectors.You will get to know your clients’ competitors, developing an overall knowledge of their PR activity and tactics.You will be proactive and work towards proactively seeking media opportunities for clients outside of any planned work.Use social media to help you grow your media relations, skill set and understanding of the industry.You’ll attend and contribute to regular brainstorms and come up with brilliant, creative and innovative ideas for your clients.Gain exposure to the technical aspects of SEO to help develop your understanding of search engines.Keep the senior team and your manager up to date on results and struggles.Completing performance reports (PR, marketing, and social media)Software skills:Cision/Roxhill/MuckRack/ResponseSource/HARO (important)Media and Social media monitoring tools (important)Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets/Docs/Slides (essential)Answer The Public, ahrefs, Semrush (useful)ChatGPT + Perplexity (useful)Benefits:A salary of £25K-30K depending on experience.25 days of holiday in year one (plus bank holidays)3-4 company off-sites per year (including one abroad)Fully remote role (based in the UK)MacBook, mouse, keyboard, additional screen.Option to work from a shared office/co-working space twice a week.....Read more...
