Apprentice Business Administration (Information Management) in Watford

Willmott Dixon are currently looking to recruit an Apprentice Business Administration to join our London & East construction business. Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. This is an 18 months fixed term contract role. The Apprenticeship is offered through a shared apprentice provider; you will be employed and have your apprenticeship managed directly by them but working solely for Willmott Dixon.

As an apprentice, you will be expected to work 4 days per week on projects with 1 day per week spent at college undertaking a Level 3 in Business and Administration. We are looking for someone who wants to learn and gain the skills, knowledge, and experience of the Digital Management side of our business, someone who will naturally align themselves with our commitment to customer service, quality and our culture.

The main purpose of the role is to maintain the project filing system and prepare documents for storage/archiving as appropriate, alongside completing Operational Manuals for customers. Reporting to the Principal Digital Construction Manager, the successful candidate will support team members in maintaining the smooth running of the administration function and will be working closely with the design team.

Key responsibilities:

• Check, review and distribute project documents, ensuring appropriate approvals are in place
• Maintain project filing systems and prepare documentation for storage and archiving
• Provide administrative support to technical and project teams
• Assist with the smooth running of project administration processes
• Request and manage files in a variety of formats
• Compile Operational and Maintenance Manuals for customers
• Coordinate information between Willmott Dixon teams and external consultants
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Support the Digital Management team with document control activities across multiple projects

Essential and Desirable Criteria:

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships
• A proactive approach to customer service and supporting others
• Good written and verbal communication skills

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who is a collaborative team player with a positive, proactive approach and a passion for continuous improvement. You'll be an effective communicator with strong influencing, listening, and presentation skills, able to build relationships at all levels.

Additional Information:

Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer.

About Us:

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.