**To apply for an apprenticeship at Enfield Council we ask that you are a resident of the London Borough of Enfield**
Home Ownership - Level 3 Business Administrator
Length: up to 16 months
Entry requirement: Candidates must have an English and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 or higher or equivalent. You will be asked to provide evidence of Maths and English certificates.
Working Week: Full time, 36 hours per week including training.
Salary: £25,996 pa
We are excited to offer a unique apprenticeship opportunity within our Home Ownership Services department. This role is designed for individuals who are eager to embark on a career in leasehold property management and are committed to delivering exceptional service to our residents and leaseholders.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, performance, innovative individual to join our team, which currently manages approximately 5,000 leasehold and shared ownership properties across the borough. This role is to provide administrative support under supervision across the Home Ownership Service, working across all teams enabling you to gain an understanding of the core functions of the service. This position offers an exciting career development opportunity in the growing field of leasehold management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Home Ownership team.
* Assist in the management of leasehold and shared ownership properties.
* Engage in service charge calculations and income collection processes.
* Support the ‘Right to Buy’ process, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
* Collaborate with various teams to gain a holistic understanding of the service’s core functions.
* Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Requirements:
* An interest in property management and real estate services.
* Basic understanding of Right to Buy and Leasehold legislation is preferred.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
* The ability to adapt in a fast-paced setting.
What we are looking for:
* We welcome diversity and multi-lingual speakers who would strengthen our service offer to our local communities.
* Apprenticeships are open to 16 and over and not in full-time education.
* Dedication to learning and gaining new skills and an interest in supporting Enfield Council.
* Knowledge of IT/Technical skills
* Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills will be key for the regular interaction with colleagues from across the Council at all levels of seniority.
Benefits:
* Hands-on experience in a growing field with career advancement opportunities.
* Mentorship from experienced professionals in the industry.
* Competitive apprenticeship salary.
* Access to professional development and training courses.
Shortlisting process:
As part of the shortlisting process, there will be an assessment day at Barnet Southgate college and this will consist of:
1. A presentation from the college informing shortlisted candidates of what the apprenticeship consists of and what is expected from the successful candidate
2. A written grammar and spelling assessment
3. Mathematics assessment
4. Skills scan
5. Qualification checks
6. Right to work Checks ensuring shortlisted candidates live in the borough of Enfield
7. 1st stage interview with the college
Progression
This vacancy offers real career potential with the opportunity to progress to an Advanced or Higher Apprenticeship and possibility to apply for sustained and permanent employment within Enfield Council.
Contact Details -
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Erica Raval on 020 8132 2145 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Vickie McGrath on 0208 132 1053 or vickie.mcgrath@enfield.gov.uk
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:
* An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
* A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
* Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
* Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
* Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
* Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
* 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.
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