Business Administration Apprentice

We're looking for a new Business Administrator apprentice to provide administrative and project support to the YTL Group UK Corporate Affairs team.

About the team

You will work closely with the Group Projects Manager and colleagues in the Corporate Affairs team to help support a wide programme of projects and events across Wessex Water and YTL Group UK. You will be working with communications, community engagement, digital and design services to gain knowledge and experience, and provide effective administrative support through on the job training and apprenticeship learning.

What you'll do

• Undertake Level 3 apprenticeship training framework
• Plan, organise and prioritise tasks in order to successfully meet deadlines
• Produce and maintain documents, and update and review information and data
• Liaise with teams and departments across the business and external suppliers to deliver outcomes and work to deadlines
• Support project and event organisation and attend internal and external events across the region, representing the department and wider business
• Other administrative tasks including processing invoices, travel and room hire bookings and other services as required.

Although this is an office-based role, there may be a requirement for you to travel to other areas across the Wessex Water region for meetings and events. Therefore, it is desirable for you have a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.  

Where you'll work

This is an office-based role at our Operations Centre in Bath, where you will be part of a busy team operating on a regular shift pattern during the working week.

Please note the role may require some weekend work, which can be taken back as time in lieu.

What you'll need

• To apply for this apprenticeship you need to be aged 16 or over, living in England for at least 3 years and not in full time education
• Multitasking and organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads, including time required to achieve relevant apprenticeship work
• Experience working independently and as part of a team to achieve goals
• Efficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Confident in talking to people with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Positive ‘can do' attitude and self-motivated, with a proactive approach to work.

Apprenticeship Course Information

Duration

• Apprentice training is 16 months plus end point assessment

Qualifications you'll gain

• Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3

Training provision

• Training delivery is based on a blended model of one-to-one sessions every 4 weeks, with group sessions, webinars, online courses, video, and additional support as required
• Throughout training, application of knowledge will be logged prior to End Point Assessment window
• The End Point Assessment consists of a knowledge exam, a portfolio-based interview and a project presentation based on their portfolio

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.