Apprentice Administrator

Newport, South Wales

Starting Salary £13,000  

37 Hours per week

Newport Norse, working in partnership with Newport City Council, is a highly successful company based in the city of Newport (South Wales), offering a full range of property and facilities management services to the public and private sectors.

This is an entry level clerical and administrative post requiring no previous office experience. Training is provided on the job and will cover the range of duties and problems faced. Where a problem is outside of training or experience the job holder would be expected to refer the problem to others. Duties may include post room, clerical and administrative or telephone/receptionist tasks. Requires an understanding of the structure of the business and department/unit as it applies to the job.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform a range of clerical and administrative duties involving the production and processing of documents, invoices, transactions, and letters in a timely and professional manner.
• Undertake scanning and photocopying, distribution and dispatch of parcels and letters, filing (physical and electronic) of documents as directed.
• Book meeting rooms, facilities and taxis as required, notifying originator of arrangements, ensure online records and booking systems are updated as required.
• Take phone calls and connect callers to their contact or the contact most relevant to the general nature of their enquiry.
• Maintain and update computer or paper-based telephone and contact lists and ensure that the latest on-line listings are available.
• Maintain a reception area, receive and process guests appropriately and efficiently to maintain and convey a professional image of the business.

What we can offer:

• A clear route of progression
• A full training plan througout the appreticeship
• Regular pay reviews
• The option of additional qualifications
• A work life balance

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.