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Trainee Business Administrator

£25,998 - £30,165 Scale1

Fixed term until 31/03/2026

Full Time

Work Match offices   100 Falcon Road SW11 2LH

Objective of role  

If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to develop essential business administration skills, this opportunity is for you.

You will gain valuable hands-on experience in various administrative tasks, receive structured training, and benefit from ongoing mentorship to support your professional growth.

This role is ideal if you are looking to kick-start a successful career in business administration.

About the role 

Work Match, Richmond and Wandsworth council’s jobs and skills brokerage is recruiting for a Trainee Administrator to add further resource to an already successful administration team.

As Trainee Administrator you will work in a small team that provides the first point of contact to Work Match services.

 You will assist with managing resident referrals to the service including registering and managing personal information, you will support with recruitment initiatives to ensure that residents are best placed to secure jobs created through the investment, regeneration, and growth in the borough.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Minimum of 4 GSCE’s or equivalent (this must include A – D in Maths and English Language or equivalent)

Familiarity with data entry, scheduling, and general office operations is beneficial.

Organizational Skills:

Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

 Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

IT Proficiency:

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the ability to learn other business-related software quickly.

Teamwork and Adaptability:

Ability to work collaboratively within a team while being adaptable and open to new learning experiences and responsibilities.

Closing Date:  28/02/2025

Shortlisting Date: 3/3/2025

Interview Date: TBC

Test/Presentation: TBC

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. This campaign is anonymised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. 

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.  

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils