Hourly rate: £11.44

Business Administration Apprentice

Darlington – office based

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Salary up to £11.44 an hour depending on age.

About apprenticeships at Mears Group:

Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce, many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.

Mears Group PLC is a leading provider of housing and care services in the UK. With a strong emphasis on social responsibility and community well-being, Mears specialises in delivering housing solutions, maintenance services, and care support to a diverse client base. The group’s expertise encompasses responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and housing management, contributing to the overall improvement of living conditions for individuals and communities. Mears Group is committed to fostering a positive impact on society, making it an attractive prospect for individuals seeking a career in a socially responsible and dynamic organisation.

Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.

As a Mears Apprentice you will be paid above the national minimum wage and be paid for your normal working hours plus time to do your college work with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused. The apprenticeship will take around 16 months to complete and result in gaining your NVQ level 2 in customer service.

About the role:

As a Business Administration Apprentice within our Darlington branch. Your main duties will be to listen, observe and participate in a range of tasks which will enable you gain new skills and knowledge that contribute to the successful achievement of the apprenticeship programme. A Business Administration Apprentice will provide administration support to our Administration team. This will involve general admin duties, financial reconciliations, note taking, keeping on top of stock replenishments, process invoices and order any stationary for the office where needed.

• To maintain high standards of attendance, punctuality and personal appearance both in the workplace and at college, to ensure that all relevant work tasks and qualifications are achieved on time as instructed by your line manager and college. Attend informal and formal meetings and training sessions to ensure up to date business and job knowledge, communication, skills & progression are maintained.
• Under the guidance of your mentor, work to given specification to ensure the efficient running of workload within the function providing maximum support to the team and contribute to achieve clear and specific outcomes. Utilise existing stock or collect materials as and when required to meet works orders, in accordance with standard operating procedures for purchasing and van stock control compliance   
• Organise time and resources, prioritising actions which takes into account work related demands.  Seek out challenges or new responsibilities showing flexibility when prioritising change.
• When working towards goals, show initiative, commitment and perseverance.  Propose practical ways forward, breaking these down into manageable steps. Complete and maintain all paperwork & electronic data records relevant to work carried out, to ensure completion is confirmed and a comprehensive and accurate history is available for audit, quality, health & safety and charging purposes
• Co-operate with the employer and any other person, in order to ensure that statutory requirements concerning all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment and General Data Protection Regulations  are met. Perform all duties in accordance to the company’s policy and procedures.
• Respond positively to change, seeking advice and support, when required.
• Have an awareness of both internal and external customers, communicating with them effectively and in a professional manner at all times. Be fully committed to the British Values and be able to demonstrate this at all times.
• Remember apprentices represent the company at all times, particularly when they are at work and at college. Always act in the best interests of Mears. Be observant and be confident to report any suspicious behaviour seen whilst working.

Key Criteria:

• GCSEs minimum Grade 4 in Maths and English.
• Active listening
• Keen and willing to learn
• Enthusiastic
• Adaptable to change
• Good Communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, Excel, outlook, Word etc.

All our roles require candidates to have the right to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits we can offer you:

• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies

To apply, follow the link below or to discuss your application further please contact Beth Dunford on [email protected]

Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.

Closing date for applications:6 September 2024