Development Administrator Apprentice

VIVID; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + BH

Bonus scheme

Pension 6% match 7-10%

Life assurance x3 salary

Private medical insurance

Medicash

Study leave up to 5 days

Training & mentoring

Electric car scheme

Job summary

VIVID in Portsmouth is offering a Development Administrator Apprentice role within our New Build Housing Development team. You will gain practical experience while studying towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship and provide essential administrative support to colleagues delivering our new build programme.

You'll work 37 hours per week on a fixed-term 18-month contract, with generous benefits and opportunities for learning through in-house and external training.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grades 9-4/A*-C, including Maths and English.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail with accuracy.
• Proactive attitude, willing to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the New Build Housing Development team.
• Support delivery of the new build programme with colleagues and partners.
• Balance study commitments with workplace responsibilities during the apprenticeship.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Time management

IT literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

We’re VIVID! - We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people!

Start Your Career with VIVID as a Development Administrator Apprentice.

Are you organised, accurate and keen to build a successful career in business administration in a housing development team? Do you enjoy working with others and take pride in doing a job well?

We’re looking for a Development Administrator Apprentice to join our New Build Housing Development team, where you’ll gain valuable experience whilst studying towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop practical workplace skills and play a part in delivering high-quality new homes that make a difference to people’s lives.

Contractually based out of our Portsmouth office, this is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on an 18-month fixed-term basis.

Want to know what we can offer you?

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata, with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take-home
• A generous contributory pension of 6%. We’ll match employee contributions between 7% and 10%
• Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary
• Private medical insurance
• Health care cash plan called Medicash
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Access to counselling, legal and financial information
• Electric car scheme
• Huge variety of in-house & e-learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes
• Up to 5 days paid study leave

Here’s The Facts About The Role

You’ll start out with a Business Admin apprenticeship (Level 3) to gain practical skills and real-world experience in the housing development sector.

You’ll work in our New Build Housing Development team and provide administrative support to colleagues delivering our new build programme. The team oversees the development of new affordable homes and communities, working with a wide range of partners from landowners and contractors to local authorities and consultants. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll gain hands‑on experience whilst completing your apprenticeship qualification and play an important role in helping us provide much-needed homes for our customers.

You’ll be learning in a supportive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. Receiving structured training, mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field. And enjoying a wealth of development opportunities.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are eager to learn and make a difference. Whether you’re a college leaver or looking to change career paths, our apprenticeship program provides the perfect foundation for a rewarding career in social housing.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate work
• Is organised and able to manage their time effectively
• Has a positive attitude and willing to work hard to achieve
• Is reliable, committed and keen to learn
• Is a supportive teammate and willingly helps others
• Is confident to use IT systems and Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel and Word
• Can work 1 day a week in our Portsmouth Office
• Can travel to Farnborough College 1 day every fortnight for training
• Has at least 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4/A*-C, including Maths and English
• Is eligible to work in the UK
• Is 18 or over

Important Dates

• You'll be able to apply for the role until 23:59 on Wednesday 19 August
• And interviews will take place on Wednesday 26 August

See our Apprenticeship Application Guide for more information on what to expect.

Please see attached JD for more information on the requirements and person specification.