Business Admin Apprentice

The tasks that the apprentice will be dealing with include, but won’t be limited to:

Maintain accurate property records and contribute to asset management Handle enquiries from tenants and other officers by telephone or email regarding boundary disputes, invoices, land ownership, licence renewals, drainage etc. Type up instructions to Legal Services for general enquiries including lease matters, licence renewals, licence to alter etc. Review licences and leases to answer simple queries regarding responsibility and consent to works Raise requisitions instructing Financial Services to create invoices for rent, service charges, building insurance etc. Collate data from the Asset Register to assist with responding to FOI requests

Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Within the first 15-months additional training is delivered at Loughborough College, one morning a week for 12-weeks, dates are subject to enrolment date Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor

Training Outcome:

The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for internal vacancies that are advertised at the Council.

Also, a good knowledge of Corporate Asset Management can follow several career paths depending on interests and qualifications. Typical progressions routes may include Estate Surveyor, Estate Manager, Facilities Management, Project Management etc.  

Employer Description:
Harborough District Council (HDC) is a small rural based Local Authority the main office is based in Market Harborough. The role of HDC is to support the residents of the district. The Council supports the residents of the whole 240 square miles with waste management, planning, housing, council tax, Leisure services as well as running elections and electoral registration.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

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