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SalaryWe are currently looking for an Apprentice Receptionist & Events Assistant to join our friendly team based at our Head Office in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, as soon as possible. We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Under supervision and direction, you will be the first point of contact for Delta’s Education Exchange by telephone and in person, ensuring information flows are accurate and effective. You will support Executive Leaders in day-to-day organisational support. You will deal with incoming and outgoing deliveries as well as assisting with other office duties as required. You will also train to assist in events including but not limited to receiving booking information, analysing need, arrange facility requirements, liaise with internal and external contractors, work with finance to ensure budget requirements are met and oversee events from planning to delivery. You will support the Events Coordinator to facilitate the smooth running of all events including being a point of contact throughout any events.
You will study towards an NVQ Level 3 in Customer Service Specialist.
This is a full-time role to work all year round and is temporary for a minimum of 12 months.
We want to attract the best to work with us and as such we pay above the national apprenticeship pay rates for all apprentices. You don’t have to wait for a year to be paid your age related national minimum wage, we pay this from your first day with us.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits to our staff including:
Holiday Entitlement – minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
Financial – offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
Lifestyle and Wellbeing – discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Motoring – access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
Pension - excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Personal and professional – we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.
If you are excited by this opportunity and want to be part of a great team, then why not apply!
At Delta, we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Delta, as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to supporting part time and flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at Careers with Delta • Delta Academies Trust (deltatrust.org.uk)
Closing date: 19 January 2024 at midnight
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
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The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
