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Trainee Executive Support Assistant Apprenticeship
London Borough of Bexley

This apprenticeship will support the ideal candidate to learn about executive administration support, diary management and supporting senior leaders within the organisation.

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Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Responding to enquiries via telephone and email from the colleagues and stakeholders
  • Communicating with customers, colleagues, residents, members and partners
  • Supporting the team by undertaking daily tasks such as diary planning, document preparation and distribution, room bookings, meeting and greeting colleagues
  • Following established procedures and processes
  • Using ICT systems including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Sharepoint
  • Inputting data
  • Finance related tasks such as keeping spreadsheets up to date, making simple calculations
  • Maintaining accurate records using our filing system

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Hybrid in the workplace and at London South East College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • It is the aspiration that progression to take place to Improvement Practitioner and Executive Support Officer roles

Annual wage

£27,345 a year

Expected duration

2 Years

Possible start date

01 Apr 2025

Date posted

20 Jan 2025

Reference number

1000297053

Positions

1 available


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 4-9 (or A-C) or equivalent) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade 4-9 (or A-C) or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

Role is working with senior leaders - confidentiality, professionalism and integrity must be visible at all times


About the employer

The London Borough of Bexley (Bexley Council) is a local authority. Our customers are our residents. We have statutory services such as social care, education, housing and waste and recycling. We also provide many other services to our residents such as highway maintenance, parks and open spaces and library facilities

Employer

London Borough of Bexley
bexley.gov.uk

Address

Civic Offices
2 Watling Street
Bexleyheath
DA6 7AT