Data and Operations Apprentice

Employer description:

Principal People is a leading health, safety, environmental, quality, sustainability and CSR recruitment organisation in the UK. Crafting long-term relationships is what they're good at, and as the name suggests, they’re all about people. For over 35 years, they’ve been at the forefront of the safety industry, connecting exceptional talent with great businesses.

Overview:

The Data and Operations Apprentice will support Principal People's day-to-day operations through a combination of administrative and marketing responsibilities. This dual-focused role is designed to provide exposure to both the operational and promotional aspects of the business. The apprentice will assist with essential administrative functions, contribute to internal efficiency, and support marketing activities to promote the Principal People brand.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update internal databases with accurate and up-to-date information.
• Collect, organise, and cleanse data to ensure high data quality across systems.
• Assist with recruitment administration, including formatting candidate CVs, posting job advertisements on external job boards and internal platforms.
• Assist with updates to the company website, including adding new job postings and blog content.
• Support the creation of marketing materials using basic graphic design tools (training and support provided).
• Assist in planning and promoting CSR activities and charity initiatives.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure marketing aligns with wider business objectives.
• Provide general administrative support, including answering and transferring calls, booking staff accommodation and travel, ordering office supplies, managing inventory. 

Desirable skills:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and contribute.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using basic IT systems including Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Interest in marketing, communications or business operations
• Familiarity with Canva or other design tools (not required, and training will be provided).

Entry requirements:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours:

37 hours per week.

Benefits:

• 23 days annual leave & bank holidays.
• Opportunities to develop both operational and creative skills, gain experience in business systems and tools, and contribute to strategic business functions.
• Dynamic, sociable office with great company culture.
• Ability to build a strong foundation in business operations while also exploring marketing and communications.

Future prospects:

Potential to gain a full-time role in marketing or operations on successful completion of the apprenticeship

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