Contracts Assistant (Property Care) Apprenticeship

To undertake a development programme leading to a National Vocational Qualification in Business Administration Level 3 as part of an apprenticeship and to actively participate in their own development plan agreed with their line manager and NVQ assessor Provide an efficient and effective Business Support service to the Property Care Team Take ownership of enquiries, and communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and internal/external personnel To support team administrative activities To ensure accurate record-keeping using IT systems To follow instructions and procedures within property care To demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic, committed and flexible attitude towards work, team members, colleagues and other persons Recognising the importance and benefits of effective teamwork. Work alongside experienced Business Support, Housing professionals whilst learning all aspects of Business Administration To become part of an efficient housing team, and to provide business support in line with ‘best practice’, ensuring compliance with relevant policies To gain an understanding of all aspects of the housing service and property care To maintain confidentiality and discretion

Training Outcome:

We will support the apprentice to gain employment within the council, this maybe in the field of the apprenticeship or in another service area. We will also support the apprentice to seek employment outside of the council if they wish on completion of their apprenticeship. 100% of the 2023 cohort of our current apprentices wish to remain at SDC and the majority have secured permanent roles.

Employer Description:
Welcome from our Chief Executive Thank you for your interest in working for Stroud District Council. It’s a great place to work. We are a friendly, welcoming team, passionate about the work that we do to make a positive difference for the communities we serve. We place our communities at the heart of everything we do, and work to continuously improve the services we provide for our residents, tenants and businesses. We care about each other too, and are known for our positive approach to flexible working, our family-friendly policies, and our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff and to equality, diversity and inclusion. To find out more please look at the Jobs & Careers pages on the website.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

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