AddressDo you want to join a growing firm which prioritises teamwork and development? We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic and organised Apprentice Office Administrator to join our expanding London office. You will support with the management of the day-to-day operations of the London & New York offices ensuring everything is running efficiently and learn through your apprenticeship at the same time.
About us:
We are a strategy consultancy for the media, information and technology industries. We drive growth and deliver real impact for our clients through analytical problem-solving, deep industry expertise, and our customer-first approach. Launched in 2014, through our offices in London and New York we advise major corporates and Private Equity investors globally across the Information Industries.
What makes Plural Strategy different?
Culture
At Plural Strategy we are extremely proud of our culture which combines a strive for excellence with proactive collaboration. We are a friendly and inclusive firm with an environment which supports your development. You will work closely with our People Team & wider Operations Team to deliver a superb service for both clients and colleagues.
Growth
Plural Strategy is continually expanding, and we are looking for talented and motivated new joiners who want to develop their career with us. Many of our senior team have spent the majority of their careers at Plural. Could you be next?
Responsibility & Development
At Plural Strategy you will be given responsibilities from day one and more opportunities as you learn and develop, as well as developing through undertaking your apprenticeship. From mentoring and learning on the job, to more formal training through your apprenticeship, Plural supports you to achieve your career goals.
The Apprentice Office Administrator Role:
You will be responsible for office operations, internal coordination and other tasks, including but not limited to;
Office & Business Administration
- Overseeing the day-to-day administration and running of the London & New York offices including supplies, catering needs, and supporting with management of vendors and suppliers
- Managing the London Office switchboard in a warm & confident manner
- Meeting and greeting clients in reception & ensuring the London office is a welcoming environment for clients and the Plural team
- Assisting in the co-ordination and preparation of meeting rooms and arranging catering for meetings
- Booking couriers and managing outbound postal needs
- Managing Plural's enquiry inbox and the People Team inbox
- Monitor health & safety requirements & compliance
- Contributing to the overall effectiveness of the office by introducing new ways of doing things and improving day to day practices in response to operational needs
IT
- Managing IT administration including onboarding & offboarding employees and freelance team members
- First point of contact for triaging IT issues and liaising & coordinating with our external IT support to solve problems
- Management of all AV equipment in the office to solve basic issues and ensure regular maintenance with external providers
Event Management
- Helping organise training events, social activities and annual offsites including researching venues or suppliers
Database & HR Administration
- Assisting with onboarding of new employees & offboarding of employees leaving the company
- Administration ad hoc duties & database/document creation & management
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary of £22,000 per year; this will increase following the successful completion of the Apprenticeship.
- Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Membership, Company Pension & Travel Insurance & more
- Discretionary bonus
What we look for:
This could be a perfect opportunity an individual early in their career to develop in a supportive and friendly environment. We are looking for someone who is:
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced office environment
- Proactive, efficient and well-organised
- Willing to take initiative, and work independently
- Has good verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy
- Friendly, helpful and a great team player
- 5 x GCSE's at grade 4-9 (A*-C) or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English
- You must not already have a qualification in a similar subject to Business Administration at the same or higher level
Apprenticeship:
You will undertake an apprenticeship in Business Administration (Level 3) over an ~15 month period to further support your professional development. You'll have specific time blocked out of your working week to further your professional development through virtual training sessions, self-study and internal training sessions. Find out more here.
Office Location:
London
Our office is in the heart of Covent Garden, ideally situated for the buzz of London. We have an open modern space, filled with plants and natural light, with lots of areas for collaboration and discussions, as well as a small roof terrace for Friday night drinks in the summertime. This role will be fully office-based, so you must be able to travel into our London office.
