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Administration Support Apprentice PEAK RETREATS LTD

PETA Ltd are proud to be working with Peak Retreats, the leading French Alps specialist, to recruit an apprentice keen on gaining experience in the administration side of tour operation. If you are hardworking, keen to learn and conscientious then we would like to hear from you.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

    The salary will be between £12,000-£13,000, depending on experience.

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    15 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000066175

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The Administration Support Apprentice will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Using the reservations system to view bookings and produce reports
  • Creating documents to be sent to clients
  • Collating and checking all the documents for the different elements of a client’s holiday
  • Liaising with Reservations on any booking anomalies and amendments
  • Using Excel
  • Dealing with brochure requests and the post
  • Producing clients’ travel documentation

You will gain a broad understanding of the back-office operations of a travel company. We would also give the successful candidate the opportunity to learn more about the other elements of the business including Reservations and Marketing, offering support to those departments and the opportunity to work on projects with them. You would be working under the Client Services Coordinator and alongside the other members of the administration team.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15 month apprenticeship which includes 10 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There may be the potential for a full-time role to be offered to the suitable and successful candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship. Potential future progression may include developing in another department, for example, Reservations. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Hard-working, Willing to learn, Polite and conscientious, Enthusiastic, A quick learner, Committed, Travel industry interest, Experience of Microsoft Office

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/4-9 or level 2 equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C/4-9 or level 2 equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

Benefits: Friendly and open work culture. Relaxed and fun office. Pension scheme. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays. Staff end of season social. Office social committee. Monthly staff brunch. Christmas office party. Eye tests every 2 years. We would encourage early submissions of applications, as these will be considered on receipt and suitable candidates invited for interview. We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early if the vacancy is filled before the closing date.

About the employer

Peak Retreats is a UK ski tour operator based in Portsmouth. Peak Retreats features over 75 ski resorts in France across its two brands (Peak Retreats and Ski Collection). Peak Retreats is the current holder of the Telegraph Travel award for Best Ski Operator, was the recipient of The Times Travel Editor's Award 2018, and has been voted Best Ski Company in Guardian and Observer Travel Awards multiple times. Peak Retreats also won Best Family Ski Operator in the Family Traveller Awards in 2018. Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity; apply today to be the Administration Support Apprentice. We look forward to receiving your application.

Employer

PEAK RETREATS LTD

Address

2-4 CENTRAL POINT

KIRPAL ROAD

PORTSMOUTH

PO3 6FH

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Training

Training provider

PETA LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Once you have applied for this apprenticeship, you will receive an email with an application form on that you will need to complete. Please monitor your inbox (and spam / junk folder) for this email and complete the form as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Aug 2022