Business Administration Apprentice

Job title: Business Administrator Apprentice
Salary: 21,424 per annum plus Veolia benefits
Location: Quartremaine Rd, Portsmouth, PO3 5QH
Programme Duration: 24 Months
Candidate shortlisting will take place w/c 27th May 2024 and assessment days will take place between w/c 3rd - 10th June 2024.
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.
Our apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet's natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
- 25 days of annual leave + Bank holidays
- Access to our People's pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Apprenticeship programme
During this programme, we'll help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career.
As well as this, you'll also gain qualifications in Business Administration
With many of our colleagues starting as apprentices, you'll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout.
By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential.
What will you be doing?
- Support administration functions such as personnel and payroll, operational support and
accounting procedures.
- Support the operations management team on ad hoc projects as and when required.
- Provide first-class customer services to internal and external customers via telephone, e-mails and letters and where necessary support the response to client queries in a timely manner.
What are we looking for?
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade 4 (C or equivalent) or above/predicted to include Maths, English
- A Full UK driving licence (desirable due to travelling between sites for development)
Assessments
As a part of your online application, you will need to complete gamified assessment challenges before we can consider your application for this position. We promise it's not one of those boring assessments!
If you are successful at the application stage, we'll invite you to attend a virtual assessment day.
Our promise to you
We know that a genuinely good role goes both ways. So alongside your salary or hourly pay, you'll get 25 days of holiday plus an extensive benefits package, which includes our market-leading pension and share scheme, and a range of employee discounts. Also to help you further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you can lean on us whenever you need to.
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
Please note that if a high number of quality applications are received, this vacancy may close early. To avoid disappointment, please apply with plenty of time before the stated advert closing date.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.