Business Administration Apprentice (Building Services)

You will be supporting the administration and governance of the Capital Projects Service. The service comprises the following teams;

Building Projects - undertaking a wide range of surveying services and building project work across our varied 17,000 housing stock and 900 corporate buildings, supporting us to maintain and improve our properties through the undertaking of building maintenance projects ranging in value from £50k to £15m+. HRA Development - responsibility for overseeing the delivery of a new build housing pipeline to meet the needs of Portsmouth people enabling our citizens to live well in homes that they can afford with individual projects in excess of £100m. Construction Inspection - responsibility for providing site inspections for all building projects ensuring that projects are undertaken safely, in accordance with relevant legalisation and to a high standard of workmanship. Design - undertaking a range of design services including architectural design, engineering and management of various residential, educational and commercial building projects. 

The range of duties undertaken in the role will be varied and ensure the running of an efficient and effective service. Tasks may include but are not limited to:

Arranging and providing administrative support in Project Board meetings including the production of agendas, meeting minutes, risk registers and management of action logs. Uploading and monitoring information on our IT systems, for example ensuring fees are being charged on the Project Database. Supporting with financial and performance measures across the service. Supporting with general administrative duties, including sending letters, raising orders, assisting with organising recruitment, managing calendars & emails of senior staff, etc.

Training:

You will be undertaking the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard and fully supported by HTP Apprenticeship College

You will be developing Knowledge, Skills,and Behaviours in the following areas:

IT Record and Document Production Decision Making Interpersonal Skills Quality Planning Project Management Business Processes

As part of the Off-the-job training, you will complete a portfolio of evidence, attend online workshops, have time to study independently, undertake research and write assignments.

The apprenticeship is assessed independently at the end of the practical training. The assessments include an online multiple-choice test, a business project and presentation and a professional discussion based on a portfolio of evidence.

Training Outcome:
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship contract.

Employer Description:
The Capital Projects Services directorate at Portsmouth City Council is responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of major construction and improvement projects across the city. All projects are aimed at enhancing the community and improving the city's infrastructure.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, with hours typically between 9.00am and 5.00pm, with some flexibility.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative