Apprentice Project Officer - Business Administration

PARCOR LTD

Salford (M50 3SG)

Closes in 7 days (Sunday 27 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 April 2025

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Summary

Parcor is looking for an Apprentice Project Officer to join our team. The purpose of the role is to support in the delivery of projects throughout the UK. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, quality focused, and possess excellent organisational and communication skills.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Hybrid working (some working from home) Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

  • Support in the delivery of retrofit and surveying contracts from inception to completion
  • Work with the Project Managers to ensure strong operational and commercial performance
  • Provide clients with informed advice and support, as well as assurance that projects are being effectively managed
  • Ensure a quality-focused approach on all projects with a robust quality control process
  • Liaise with internal staff and external sub-consultants and contractors
  • Embed a strong Health & Safety culture in the delivery team(s)

Where you’ll work

The Junction
Merchants Quay
Salford
M50 3SG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Training will take place in the work place
  • 6 hours per week will be allocated to learning new knowledge skills and behaviours 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A-C/9-4)
  • Maths (grade A-C/9-4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

About this company

At Parcor we’re more than just consultants with checklists. We’re a team of Building Surveyors and Project Managers with more than 20 years expertise, experience and accreditations in Surveying, Building Safety and Domestic Retrofit. Our purpose is to create a safe and sustainable environment for everyone.

https://parcor.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension Scheme Hybrid Working Flexible Hours

After this apprenticeship

  • Full time employment following the completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Apprenticeships Team

apprenticeships@salfordcc.ac.uk

01616315555

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314766.

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Closes in 7 days (Sunday 27 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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