One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.
Apprentice – Business and Administration
Fixed term contract initially for 18 months
Francis Street – Hull
Starting salary year 1: £15,974
40 hours per week
University isn’t always the answer!
Are you looking for your next step or change in career? This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Apprenticeship programme. In partnership with our training provider
- Lifetime Training
- the programme offers you a chance to study for a Business and Administration Level 3 nationally recognised qualification, all whilst gaining practical work experience.
We are fully committed to support all our apprentices during their training. We’re looking for individuals with the potential to be future leaders within our business, who is keen to immerse themselves and work across all areas of our businesses with the ambition and desire to build a long lasting, successful career with us.
What will you do?
You will be working within the Property Services Hub department. As part of your job role, you will be asked to complete tasks such as calling customers, following processes on our systems, sending letters, printing and scanning documents and electronic filing. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!
What skills and abilities do I need to have?
We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability
- and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are;
- A minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade C or above (grades 4 – 9) or equivalent in Maths and English
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
About us
Sanctuary provides in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values
- working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 23 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 28 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
Please note that initial contact to shortlisted applicants will be via Lifetime Training who will be in contact for an initial discussion about the role and to run through their standard apprentice eligibility checks
Closing Date: 17 June 2024
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