Business Admin Apprenticeship – Resource Assistant

| Ground Control

Location: London

Salary: Competitive 

Hybrid Working: Monday to Friday

Closing Date: Early Applications Advised

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Job Enquiry Set-Up: Efficiently manage and organize tree work and survey enquiries to ensure timely and accurate responses.

• Job Set-Up and Allocation: Coordinate job setups, allocate resources, and manage the team calendar to optimize productivity.

• TPO/Conservation Area Checks: Conduct thorough Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and conservation area checks.

• TPO/Conservation Area Applications: Prepare and submit applications related to TPOs and conservation areas.

• Subcontractor Management: Handle the instruction and purchase order management for subcontractors.

• Invoicing: Process invoices accurately and timely.

• Financial Data Analysis: Perform financial data analysis to support budgeting and financial planning.

• Support to Tree Work Manager and Resource Coordinator: Provide direct administrative and operational support to the Tree Work Manager and Resource Coordinator.

• General Administration Duties: Perform a variety of general administrative tasks to support the team.

• Client Coordination: Liaise with clients, ensuring their needs are met and their questions are answered.

• Quotation Follow-Ups: Follow up on sent quotations to maximize the conversion rate of quotes into confirmed projects.

The person;

This role is perfect for someone wanting to get their first experience of an office environment but if you have any previous experience in an administrative or support role this would be ideal

Whatever your current role you will need;

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills

• An interest in our natural environment

• Grades 4 / C in Maths and English

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For’ league table.

• Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.

• We inclusively support ‘The Race at Work Charter’, ‘Ban the Box’, ‘The Armed Forces Covenant’ and are ‘Disability Confident‘

• We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.

• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.

• Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans

• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app

• A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.

• Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities

• Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.

• Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the center of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link below. Good luck!