Job Ref: 215942008

Date: 2022-03-02 16:21:16

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Apprentice Business Administrator – Repairs and Void Properties Team

2 Years Fixed Term Contract

Aylesbury base with some agile working

Salary: Starting at £10,782 per annum, progressing to £18,867 per annum with satisfactory performance and successful completion of Business Administrator Standard Level 3 qualification. 

Good range of company benefits

Full time – 37 hours per week with one day study leave

Are you self-motivated, passionate about helping people and keen to develop yourself? This may be the perfect position for you!

About Us

Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust  is a ‘not-for-profit’ Registered Provider of affordable housing for nearly 20,000 people living and working in Aylesbury and across Buckinghamshire and beyond. 

we own and are responsible for over 8,500 homes,

Our annual turnover of over £45 million,

We have more than 270 employees,

We aim to make a significant social and economic contribution within the communities where we work.

Our Future

We are a dynamic organisation seeking to provide over 1000 new homes by 2025 while also increasing flexibility with the way we work and reducing our environmental impact and improving our sustainability.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in social housing repairs to achieve a nationally recognised level 3 qualification.

The apprenticeship will run for 2 years, and will combine on-the-job learning and online study, including tutorials and peer support. The qualification will take approximately 15 months to complete, with the remaining months giving you the opportunity to gain further experience within the role.

On the Job you will provide general administration support to the office team responsible for managing our repairs service and refurbishment of our empty properties (voids). This will include:

updating our internal systems with property information

process invoices from contractors

respond to customer queries by telephone, email or letter

About You

If this sounds like an exciting challenge and you are interested in working within a driven and successful organisation, then we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will ideally have skills and attributes that include: good communication, enjoys a challenging role, is self motivated and has the ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast moving environment.

The minimum qualifications required are 4 GCSEs at grade A* to D or equivalent including Mathematics and English.

Benefits include

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)

Discretionary performance related payment

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working

Health Cash Plan

Workplace Options Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

Please note that this role is only open to those that do not already have a qualification in Business Administration at level 3 or above.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re inclusive with a strong set of values which express our commitment to becoming a leader in our field, providing quality affordable homes and investing in Aylesbury Vale’s diverse communities. We celebrate innovation and different points of view and want a team that is reflective of the communities we serve. Thus we welcome applicants from BAME backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability.  Enthusiasm, willingness to contribute and a real commitment to connect and bring us closer to our customers and communities is essential. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Closing date: Monday 14th March 2022
Interview date: Week commencing 4th April 2022

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