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General Office Administrator Apprentice

Employer
Age UK Dorchester
Location
Dorchester, Dorset
Salary
£144.30 per week
Closing date
30 Sep 2019

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Specialism
Administration
Sector
Charity
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Intermediate
Start Date
Immediate
Duration
12-18 months

Job Details

To provide crucial day-to-day administrative support, effectively and efficiently to Department Heads. This position will be responsible for supporting the organisation in a variety of ways whether that might be in; HR, Finance, Marketing, or Support Work.

The main aim of the role is to ensure the post holder gains a firm grounding within an office environment, giving them the skills, knowledge and ability to further their career. The post holder will be given the opportunity to move around the organisation, allowing for maximum exposure to various departments and skills.

Key Duties include:

  • Providing office support including client and employee support
  • Collecting and sorting post
  • Ordering office stationery and other supplies
  • Keeping well-organised files and records of business activity
  • Keeping computer databases up to date
  • Interacting with clients either on the phone or in person
  • Occasionally working on reception, meeting an greets clients, and taking telephone calls
  • Sending and receiving emails
  • Social Media Support
  • Updating the Annual Leave Database
  • Attending meetings and taking notes

Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Head of Resources.

Who is right for this role;

This position will suit a person who is; willing to learn and try new things, who is dynamic and able to work well within a team. The person will look to be pushed and challenged within this role and will have the ability to question current methods and suggest new improved approaches to working. Someone who is looking to develop themselves and start a career.

Who is not right for this role;

This role wouldn’t be suitable for someone who has the attitude of ‘I want to work because I have to’. If the person isn’t looking to develop themselves and doesn’t want to go the extra mile this isn’t the position for you.

For more information use the following link; https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-461780

Company

Age UK Dorchester is a rapidly growing Charity which supports local older people within the Dorset area. We offer paid services which include; better balance classes, foot care, and day centre services. Free services include; reach out, cognitive situational therapy, benefits advice, information and advice, and advocacy. Age Dorchester is an independent charity from Age UK National.

The Charity is committed to developing, investing, and retaining staff, the Senior Management team are dedicated to carrying out this commitment. Age UK Dorchester are looking to completely modernise current working practices to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation and are looking for people to aid us in that mission.

If you believe you have the ability to make a positive impact on an organisation, we would like to hear from you.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01305 269444
Location
Rowan Cottage
4 Prince of Wales Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1PW
GB

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