Undertaking reception/ front of house tasks such as; answering the phone, handling voicemails, taking messages and transferring calls, Handling post, in and out
Ordering and maintaining office supplies and goods
Meeting and greeting visitors and clients
Preparing documentation, including invoices
Responding to enquiries
Monitoring emails
Training Outcome:Possible progression to permanent employmentEmployer Description:Town & Country Law are specialists in planning for your future. We offer a range of services including Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney. We offer free appointments in the comfort of your own home or at one of our offices. We have a close relationship with a specialist firm of solicitors who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and they often instruct barristers and KCs on various legal matters for mutual clients. We pride ourselves in ensuring you have the facts to allow you to make an informed decision. We back this all up with our friendly customer service.Working Hours :Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working....Read more...
This is a Business Support Assistant role, beginning with a 18-month Apprenticeship programme, at the end of which you will have learned to work flexibly across a variety of tasks, contributing to and supporting the delivery of a high-quality service to internal and external customers.
This includes:
Document production and management
Website management
Planning and organising meetings
Communications in a business environment
Training:
You will work towards Level 3 Business Administrator qualification
The training will be one day release
Training Outcome:
On completion and achievement of the Business Administrator standard, progression opportunities such as senior support or management can be achieved. Business Administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes small and large businesses alike; from the public, private and charitable sectors
Employer Description:The Council’s offices are in the heart of the Cathedral City of Winchester, the ancient capital of England and the county town of Hampshire. The city itself is a major tourist destination attracting 5 million visitors a year, hosting many events including the Hat Fair, Boomtown Music Festival, Cycle Fest and the hugely popular Christmas Market.
Winchester City Council serves a large district which spans 250 square miles of central Hampshire with a population of 122,000 residents.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
The apprentice will:
Help co-ordinate the spatial approach to infrastructure development and delivery.
Request developer contributions to support the County Counci's requirements including public transport.
Liaise with district councils and other stakeholders regarding the development and review of Infrastructure Delivery Plans.
Provide advice and support negotiations regarding developer contributions at pre-application and planning application meetings.
Utilise the County Council's approach to developer contributions including policy documents, processes, and systems. To request appropriate contributions towards infrastructure.
Assist in the development of business cases for developer contributions to transport projects, practicularly public and community transport and negotiate with developers as required.
Work in partnership with Worcestershire Local Planning Authorities, to secure developer contributions commensurate with County Council's infrastructure needs and responsibilities.
Assist in the co-ordination of the County Council's contribution to Local Planning Authorities Infrastructure Delivery Plans in support of Local Plans to ensure that County Council's infrastructure requirements are reflected and addressed.
Develop and provide evidence to support funding applications to be submitted by County Council or its partners.
Work collaboratively with Local Planning Authorities on the collection of evidence for local plans, to advise on matters of countywide importance and develop relevant planning policy.
Support the County Council at examination in public, or planning inquiries as required.
Prepare background and technical studies to inform local, county and regional planning strategies.
It is required that the apprentice has:
Experience of Microsoft packages, including word, excel, powerpoint, outlook, and teams.
Experience of working with the general public.
Awarness of the development of planning policy and planning guidance.
Demonstrable awareness of and commitment to proactive customer care, performance, and quality services.
Awareness of the development industry and securing developer contributions for infrastructure projects.
Project management skills - ability to manage a large case load and work to non-negotiable deadlines involving changing work priorities and pressure.
Analytical ability to review planning proposals of varied complexity and sensitivity, whilst interpreting appropriate legislation and best practice within its environmental, economic, and social context.
Base level knowledge of the planning law and practices in relation planning policy.
Effective, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to apply them in formal and informal settings for a range of audiences.
Analytical skills and an excellent aptitude to think creatively in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Ability to give presentations in a public forum.
Ability to negotiate with internal and external partners.
Ability to engage in partnership working with a wide range of stakeholders.
Ability to think creatively and provide solutions to diverse problems.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work well under pressure and to deliver to strict deadlines.
A level 5 qualification in any specialty.
A willingness to work towards Royal Town Planning Institute membership.
A commitment to CPD and ongoing personal development.
The ability to travel throughout the COunty at short notice where public transport may be limited.
A willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as reasonably requested.
Training:
The apprentice will work 35 hours a week, 7 hours per day from Monday to Friday, with 1 day in the week released for university.
Training Outcome:
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may be given the opportunity to continue with the organisation on a permanent contract.
Employer Description:Worcestershire County Council delivers an array of services which support our residents and businesses. These include providing social care of some of the most vulnerable in society, helping the next generation get the best start in life through education, investing in our transport network, disposing of household waste sustainably, provision of Library service + country parks and supporting health + wellbeing within our communities.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day - flexible start & finish from 08:30 to 17:30.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental....Read more...
