Reception & Office Apprentice

Cubico Sustainable Investments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubico Sustainable Investments Limited is seeking a proactive Reception & Office Apprentice to support daily operations and front-of-house activities while pursuing a nationally recognised Business Administration qualification in renewables. The role blends reception duties with administrative support across the business.

The apprentice will contribute to smooth day-to-day office operations, welcome visitors, coordinate meetings, manage correspondence, and assist with general admin tasks as

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional and eager to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident as the first point of contact for visitors and callers.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Reliable with a positive attitude towards work.
• Comfortable using computers and digital systems.
• Able to work accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Willing to take initiative and support colleagues.
• Interested in developing a career in business administration.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a growing business in renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Front of House: maintain tidy reception, manage meeting room bookings, greet international guests, handle calls and enquiries professionally, report issues to Office Manager and IT.

Skills

Friendly

Comms skills

First point of contact

Organised

Reliable

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Initiative

Business Admin interest

Confidentiality

Renewable energy interest

Education

Business Administration qualification (apprenticeship)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Cubico Sustainable Investments is looking for a proactive, organised Reception & Office Apprentice to support office operations and reception duties, while working towards a nationally recognised Business Administration qualification in a leading renewable energy sector.

Cubico Sustainable Investments is looking for a proactive, organised Reception & Office Apprentice to support office operations and reception duties, while working towards a nationally recognised Business Administration qualification in a leading renewable energy sector. The Reception & Office Apprentice will support the smooth day-to-day running of Cubico Sustainable Investments, combining front-of-house reception duties with administrative support across the business.

Job Requirements

This role is suited to someone who is:

• Friendly, professional, and eager to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident being the first point of contact for visitors and callers.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Reliable with a positive attitude towards work.
• Comfortable using computers and digital systems.
• Able to work accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Willing to take initiative and support colleagues when required.
• Interested in developing a career in business administration.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a growing business operating within the renewable energy sector.

Skills & Experience Gained

• Front-of-house experience, including greeting visitors, managing calls and directing enquiries professionally.
• Business administration experience within a professional corporate environment.
• Knowledge of administrative systems, processes and office procedures.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Professional communication skills with colleagues, suppliers and visitors.
• Meeting and diary coordination, including room bookings and hospitality arrangements.
• Document management and record-keeping skills.
• Data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Awareness of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Exposure to the renewable energy and investment sector.

Job Responsibilities

Front of House:

• Always maintain a tidy and presentable reception area.
• Manage meeting room bookings, ensuring appropriate scheduling and setup.
• Greet international guests and external visitors warmly.
• Answer and direct telephone calls, emails and general enquiries in a professional manner.
• Report any issues in meeting rooms to the Office Manager and IT department.

General Administrative Duties:

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including post and courier deliveries.
• Monitor office conditions and report issues to the Office Manager.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based filing systems.
• Ensure confidential business information is handled appropriately and in line with company policies.
• Support the wider business with general office administration duties as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying ways to enhance administrative processes.
• Oversee the general upkeep including inventory maintenance and organisation of the main and Executive Committee (ExCom) kitchen.

Office Events Coordination:

• Help organise company events, meetings and team activities where required.
• Assist with logistics for board meetings, including room setup, catering and on-the-day requests.