Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust is a supported housing project, which provides hostel accommodation for young women. We currently operate in the borough of Lewisham and have our main hostel in Brockley, and our second stage shared property in New Cross. We have 27 bed spaces altogether. As such, this role is only open to female applicants.

What’s the role?

We’re looking for someone who wants to make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives; to gain experience in business administration, you will have great attention to detail and be an excellent communicator.

We are looking for someone to work Monday to Friday. This role is temporary for 18 months.

Working closely with the Facilities Officer, you will be responsible for the reception area and supporting the Facilities Officer with building management.

What’s in it for you?

Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust Benefits:

Agile working model for suitable roles.
5.6 weeks annual leave, pro rata’d according to hours of work.
Family-friendly leave policies, including - maternity, adoption and parental leave. Carers leave, and fertility treatment leave.
Auto-enrolment to pension scheme after six months service with an employer contribution of 6%.
Employee Assistance Programme and access to in-person counselling for you and your family.
Work towards a recognised qualification while gaining valuable workplace skills.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an inspirational, passionate, and experienced candidate to the role of Business Administration Apprentice.
The successful applicant will gain experience in business administration and facilities management with a desire to support, equip, and meet the needs of MPMT’s residents.
They will work with a diligent team of Directors and co-workers dedicated to serving their residents and communities well.

Location

In-Person, Onsite, Southeast London (Brockley)

Special conditions

This role is only open to female applicants.
The application questions must be completed for your application to be considered.
Good general standard of education including as a minimum English and Mathematics GCSE at grade A*-C or equivalent is required for this role.
The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applicants will not have been a resident of MPMT for 6 years prior to their application
Applicants must be at least 22 years of age
The office is located on the 3rd floor of a building with stairs

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement is used to answer the apprenticeship questions.

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPRENTICESHIP QUESTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact HR@marshaphoenix.org

Please click here to view the Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust Job Description and Person Specification

Please click here to view the Apprenticeship Questions

Salary

£25,276 per annum (LLW)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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