Estates & Property Administrator Apprentice

University of London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a qualified candidate for a Business Administration role. The successful applicant will manage tasks, support financial administration, and assist in organizing events. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers a chance to work within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and industry experience are desirable but not essential.
• Ability to manage priorities and time to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete tasks with supervision.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for meetings.
• Support financial administration and maintain records.
• Assist with organizing events and functions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Team working abilities

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4-9 or A-C)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4-9 or A-C)

Job description

The University of London is seeking a qualified candidate for a Business Administration role. The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, and managing priorities and time to successfully meet deadlines
• Preparing agendas and taking minutes of meetings when required
• Supporting financial administration, including raising purchase requisitions and maintaining purchase order records
• Processing and responding to enquiries, providing specialist and general advice on services under the supervision of an experienced mentor within the Estates and Property Department
• Inputting data into Management Information Systems, such as Computer Aided Facilities Management and Environmental Management systems
• Assisting with the preparation of Estates and Property Services reports and statistical data
• Assisting with updates and improvements to the department's intranet pages
• Assisting with organizing and arranging Estates and Property Services events and functions, including logistical support and coordination of resources
• Contributing to the development and improvement of the department's administrative systems and processes, making suggestions for improvements
• Assisting in the collection of evaluation data for projects to seek insights into what has worked well and what needs improving
• Using tools to scope, plan, monitor, and report to successfully support the delivery of projects
• Undertaking other duties of a similar nature which fall within the scope of the role, and which may be required from time to time
• Supporting with travel arrangements where appropriate

The ideal candidate will have:

• A GCSE in English (grade 4-9 or A-C) and Maths (grade 4-9 or A-C)
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience are desirable, but not essential
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills
• Attention to detail, logical thinking, and team working abilities
• Initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programs to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

The University of London is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and our recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent.