Receptionist/Business Administrator (Apprenticeship)

Are you a conscientious and hard-working individual? Do you work with a high level of professionalism in everything that you do? Are you keen to join a highly successful and inspirational company?

Due to the promotion of the current post-holder, Leigh Academies Trust have a truly exciting opportunity to appoint a Receptionist/Business Administrator to work at our Head Office based in Strood who will join us from 22nd March 2021. We are a medium sized multi-academy trust with academies located across Kent and South East London, currently comprised of 29 academies and continuing to expand in years to come.

As Receptionist/Business Administrator, you will be the ‘face’ of Leigh Academies Trust – you’ll be the first point of contact for many members of Leigh Academies Trust and external stakeholders. Applicants should be professional, personable and committed to providing an excellent service on behalf of Leigh Academies Trust, and above all else our appointed candidate will have a positive work ethic and can-do attitude. If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, we'd love to hear from you!

The vast majority of services that we provide are operated ‘in-house’ including HR, Finance, Estates, IT and Executive Support, and all departments moved into brand new, modern offices in 2017. The Receptionist/Business Administrator position is pivotal to the smooth running of our central office and our appointed candidate will embark on an Apprenticeship course, gaining a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification during their time in post.

Apprenticeship Summary:

• Annual wage:  £10,000 per annum
• Holiday allowance: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
• Working week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am – 4.30pm / Friday, 08:00 - 4.00pm
• Total hours per week: 37 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship)
• Apprenticeship duration: Approx.18 months
• Anticipated start date: March / April 2021
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)
• Apprenticeship standard: Business & Administration
• Positions: 1 available
• Desired entry qualifications: GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths, English and IC

Please be aware that applicants that already have a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration / an equivalent to will not be eligible for this position.

Future prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising and career within the wider business and administration remit. We have every intention to offer a permanent contract following successful performance and completion of the Level 3 course with future opportunities to extend your training with a higher level Apprenticeship programme. We offer in-house Continuing Professional Development and you’ll be part of a highly experienced and efficient Executive Team – you’ll be learning from the very best!

Essential skills:

• Excellent organisational and planning skills with outstanding attention to detail
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative
• Computer literacy in usual office applications
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Committed and enthusiastic
• Excellent attendance and time-keeping record