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Customer Service Apprentice - Events Team Horses and Ponies Protection Association

This job focuses on promoting and raising funds for the equine in HAPPA’s care through education.To provide high quality customer service to both adults and children attending the events under the guidance of the Equine & Education Manager (EEM).

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Closing date: 12 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday and alternate weekends. Hours to be confirmed at the interview

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    18 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000121646

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To ensure all paperwork alongside EEM is in place from each event
  • To plan dates and schedule items accordingly, for the smooth running of the events.
  • To ensure correct equines are chosen for each event based on temperament/size alongside the Equine Management
  • Participate in the delivery of equine elements of HAPPA educational programmes if requested
  • To participate in any centre events that have an equine focus and centre / external events that require an equine presence.
  • To provide and generate ideas for further income in equine education
  • To manage resources
  • Ensure set up and cleaning down before and after events

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

  • Customer Service level 2 Apprenticeship Standard - this apprenticeship is fully work based

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • There may be the opportunity to go onto higher level qualifications or secure a permanent role

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent) Essential

About the employer

Here at the horses and ponies protection association we invest in people who we believe can help the Charity continue our vital work. Working for a welfare charity can be difficult at times because of the nature of our work, but knowing you’re part of a charity that is making a difference to equine lives is incredibly rewarding. We are a supportive, inclusive, caring organisation that cares deeply about staff and volunteers, supporters, and those that we work with, to improve and promote equine welfare. We are inspirational, a small charity and team with a big heart, with great ambitions and a creative fair. We pride ourselves in offering a professional service to all equines and humans that cross our path. We develop employee skills and ability, alongside structural and operational areas.

Employer

Horses and Ponies Protection Association

Address

TAYLOR BUILDING

SHORES HEY FARM

BLACKHOUSE LANE

BB10 3QU

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Training

Training provider

NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE

Contact

Lauren Thomas

lauren.thomas@nelsongroup.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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