Sunspot Apprentice
Tendring District Council
About the Role
<p>This is an exciting opportunity to support the running of the Sunspot Business Centre in Jaywick Sands. The position is really varied, and we are looking for someone who doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves and supporting the daily running of the building, organising events, dealing with the finances and so much more. </p>
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Supporting tenants booking the facilities for meetings, market and events.
- Arranging events.
- Working closely with members of the community, external organisations and internal services.
- Support external customer in books for meetings, market and events.
- Showing potential new tenants around.
- Marketing and website editing.
- Carrying out routine maintenance checks.
- Raising repairs with contractors as required.
- Arranging the meeting/conference room as required.
- Monitoring rent and payments for the hire of the facility.
- Answering the telephone, taking messages and deal with routine enquiries.
- Procurement and operational administration task.
- Facilities Assistant/Coordinator.
- Maintenance Worker.
- Health & Safety Officer.
- Office Manager.
With progression:
- Facilities Manager.
- Project Manager.
- Space Planner.
- Energy Manager.
- Sustainability Manager.
- Account Manager.
About the Training
- Main places of work will be the Sunspot and the Town Hall, Clacton.
- Virtual training sessions with time within working hours dedicated for course work.
- External assessor so virtual assessment meeting.
About the Employer
Tendring District Council is the local authority covering the area, which includes the towns of Clacton, Harwich, Manningtree, Frinton, Walton and Brightlingsea. It is responsible for a range of services, including waste collection, housing and homelessness, planning, economic growth, leisure, a theatre, and much more.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Training Provider
CAPITAL CITY COLLEGE GROUP
Course/Training
Facilities services operative (level 2)