Apprentice - Estates and Facilities

Job summary

The Estates and Facilities Department covers a very large and diverse range of duties, which means that you would interact closely with many stakeholder groups on a wide range of matters.

You will work as part of a small proactive team of NHSBT staff and contractors who are customer focussed and have a can-do attitude, enabling colleagues across the organisation to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.

The Estates & Facilities team makes a real contribution to saving and improving lives and have a major impact on the Donor Experience what could be better than that?

You will undertake an extensive induction and training programme and receive ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions. You will be supported to attain the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.

As the workforce at NHSBT is under represented by 16-18 year olds we would welcome applications from this age group. By submitting your application, you agree for your information to be shared with our training provider; Smart Training & Recruitment.

Please note, following changes to UK immigration policy from April 4th, we are unable to request Sponsorship for this position. Please do not apply unless you believe you have another means of establishing a right to work.

Main duties of the job

The Facilities Department provides a highly responsive and proactive service, in a customer-oriented environment where teamwork and communication are key to its success. In this role you will study towards an apprenticeship and undertake administrative duties, which will include:

• Provision of local site services and coordination of a range of external suppliers and contractors.
• Acting as first point of contact for internal and external contacts including staff, donors members of the public, contractors and suppliers.
• Opening and sorting post and handling routine correspondence.
• Data entry ensuring all records are up to date and accurate.
• Receiving and making telephone calls.
• Maintaining manual and electronic filing systems.
• General office duties for example photocopying and scanning documents.
• Any other opportunities that will enable you to successfully attain your apprenticeship.

You will be required to travel to other NHSBT centres and apprenticeship training provider sites when the need arises, with prior notice.

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, we're incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

It's an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.