Business Administrative Apprenticeship

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting a Business Administrative apprentice to join our team in London.

The main purpose of the role is to support the Regional Coordinator of the EMEA Emerging markets and Northern Europe Regions. This is a demanding role and requires a strong-willed person who’s able to work under pressure and deal with stakeholders at a senior level across multiple countries/regions in the business. Must be flexible to work outside core office hours from time to time, and to travel on occasions to other work locations.

Operational Support & Governance

• Coordinate the governance rhythm for Country Operations, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, distributing papers, and recording minutes.
• Ensure document control standards across SharePoint/Teams.
• Manage distribution lists, calendars, meeting invites, and communication channels.
• Support preparation of weekly/monthly reporting inputs.

Business Administration

• Coordinate the diary for the Senior Vice President of the NE & EM Region, including scheduling face-to-face and virtual meetings and ensuring all appointments are up to date.
• Arrange ad hoc travel and event management upon request.
• Process expenses for Senior Vice President and UKI Enterprise Executive Director
• Manage the assignment of work phones for new and existing EA Ireland-based employees, including reassignment and cancellations.
• Manage Fleet & Vehicle monthly bills
• Keeping country information slides up to date on a quarterly basis

People

• Create and distribute monthly new hires communications and newsletters detailing business updates and relevant information. (5%)
• Support onboarding, inductions, training logs, and organisation charts.

Finance

• Raise and update purchase requisitions and purchase orders (adhoc).

Systems, Data & Documentation Management

• Manage operational data across systems SharePoints and multi-platform apps such as Microsoft Teams.
• Run reports and maintain dashboards.
• Enforce naming conventions, metadata tagging, and version control.

Key Skills

Strong communication skills, both verbally and written

Highly efficient in the use of IT software, you will be required to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint and AI Tools and other in-house systems. (If you don’t have experience of these, then we would require you to upskill independently).

A desire to work within a fast-paced working environment, with ability support office teams to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day activities

Innovative and Entrepreneurial spirit

Excellent attention to detail

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you can chart your own course and realise your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Our Values

• RESPECT: We act with consideration for others’ ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration
• INTEGRITY: No one individual, no one deal, no one client, is bigger than our commitment to our company and what we stand for
• SERVICE: We approach our clients challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital and opportunities
• EXCELLENCE: We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees and shareholders

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:

As one of CBRE’s core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry’s top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE.”

Application Process

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team, and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role.

Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

No agencies please.

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