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Apprentice Office Administrator

Employer
Kent Training and Apprenticeships
Location
Ramsgate, Kent
Salary
£156/week
Closing date
23 Nov 2019

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Specialism
Administration
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Intermediate
Start Date
Immediate
Duration
Undisclosed

Job Details

At Blanchard’s Inheritance Recovery we specialise in Genealogy, Probate Research and Beneficiary tracing, which is more commonly known as the BBC programme inspired term ‘Heir Hunting’.

We have a team of dedicated researchers, based in the South East of England, who together have traced thousands of missing heirs around the world, as well as tracking down lost documents and assets, estate distribution and many other probate services available to both the legal and public sectors.

Tracing heirs is our forte; our task is to establish bloodline connections to the deceased using genealogy and thereafter to trace the beneficiaries using open source research, various databases and an array of resources, some unavailable to the general public.

Travel Information: This office is based in the Manston Business Park in Ramsgate.


DESCRIPTION OF VACANCY
A truly unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to join Blanchard’s Inheritance in Ramsgate as an office administrator.

Working within a close-knit and supportive team this is the perfect opportunity for somebody looking to develop their skills in administration. Your duties will be varied and the nature of the work will intrigue you; playing your part in the organisation’s fascinating work to trace long lost and missing heirs to unclaimed estates.

You will receive full training and there is scope for your role within the company to evolve. Don’t miss out – apply to this rare opportunity whilst it’s available!

The Apprentice Office Administrator will carry out a range of administrative, tasks. These will include the following:

– Writing letters and emails
– Printing, compiling and sending contract packs
– Basic genealogical tasks

– Liaising with banks and councils

– Assisting with the administration of Estates


WAGE
£156 per week

HOURS
40 working hours per week.
Monday – Friday 9-5 (includes a one hour PAID lunchbreak)


SKILLS REQUIRED
The successful applicant should have a high level of English, be computer literate and have experience of using Microsoft Office.


PERSONAL QUALITIES
The successful applicant should be a good team player.
Willing and eager to learn.
Able to work using own initiative.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE (or equivalent) in English
Minimum Grade D/3 GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths


TRAINING PROVIDED
On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Framework – consisting of the NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration Technical Certificate and Functional Skills if appropriate.

Regular work-based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The employer has asked that you do not contact them direct. Doing so could jeopardise your application. You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work on a daily basis whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid.

KT&A: Kent Training & Apprenticeships are part of Kent County Council and are a leading training organisation with nearly 30 years successful experience. KT&A specialise in high quality work-based training, delivered by qualified staff with personal experience of working in the skill area they teach.

Company

Kent Training & Apprenticeships has been established for 30 years and over this time has become the leading work based training provider in Kent, providing training solutions to both companies and individuals across the county. We are a countywide organisation and have 5 dedicated KT&A centres across Kent. All of our centres can be contacted by calling us on FREEPHONE 0800 731 4297 KT&A works with over 300 employers throughout Kent, delivering Apprenticeships and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and has helped over 25,000 people to realise their career ambitions.

Company info
Website
Telephone
03000422916
Location
Unit A-B London Road Trading Estate
London Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 1SX
GB

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