Introduction

Cubico Sustainable Investments are looking for a proactive, organised Reception & Office Apprentice to support office operations and reception duties, while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in a leading renewable energy sector.

About the Employer

Established in 2015, Cubico Sustainable Investments (Cubico), a London headquartered firm, is one of the world’s leaders in providing renewable energy across the Americas, Europe and Australia. Owned equally by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and PSP Investments, two of the world’s largest pension funds with over USD 300 bn under management, Cubico is committed to a long-term growth strategy designed to make it one of the largest and best in class renewable energy investors in the world.

Cubico holds a portfolio of around 14 GW, with assets across the wind, solar PV, solar thermal and transmission line technologies. Covering the whole energy chain from development and construction to operation, the company’s portfolio is located across 9 countries: Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, the United States (USA), Greece, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia.

Cubico is driven by six core values: Diversity, Respect, Integrity, Value Creation and Excellence, which make the final value DRIVE. These values encourage employees to take pride and satisfaction in their work, strive to achieve their goals and go the extra mile to attain outstanding results, while acting with the upmost integrity and behaving ethically in the course of their employment. Cubico’s employees are central to its success and , as a result the company looks for people who believe in its purpose, will take full account of its impact and are motivated to make a positive contribution to communities and the environment and build a better future.

As part of Cubico culture and values, we embrace diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building talented teams that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented minority groups.

What You'll Do

The Reception & Office Apprentice will support the smooth day-to-day running of Cubico Sustainable Investments, combining front-of-house reception duties with administrative support across the business.

Working within a professional corporate environment, the apprentice will develop core administration, communication and organisational skills within the renewable energy sector.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Front of House:

Always maintain a tidy & presentable reception area
Manage meeting room bookings, ensuring appropriate scheduling and setup
Greet international guests & external visitors warmly
Answer & direct telephone calls, emails & general enquiries in a professional manner
Report any issues in meeting rooms to the Office Manager & IT department

General Administrative Duties:

Manage incoming & outgoing correspondence, including post & courier deliveries
Monitor office conditions & report issues to the Office Manager
Maintain accurate electronic & paper-based filing systems
Ensure confidential business information is handled appropriately & in line with company policies
Support the wider business with general office administration duties as required
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying ways to enhance administrative processes
Oversee the general upkeep including inventory maintenance & organisation of the main and Executive Committee kitchen

Office Events Coordination:

Help organise company events, meetings & team activities where required
Assist with logistics for board meetings, room setup, catering & on-the-day requests

Skills & Experience Gained:

Front-of-house experience, including greeting visitors, managing calls and directing enquiries professionally
Business administration experience within a professional corporate environment
Knowledge of administrative systems, processes and office procedures
Confident use of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Professional communication skills with colleagues, suppliers and visitors
Meeting and diary coordination, including room bookings and hospitality arrangements
Document management and record-keeping skills
Data accuracy and attention to detail
Organisation, prioritisation and time management skills
Awareness of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
Confidence working independently and as part of a team
Exposure to the renewable energy and investment sector

This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in business administration within a professional corporate environment, while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Training Outcome

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to full-time employment and progression onto a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Patience
Reliable
Approachable

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 4+/ C+
Essential - GCSE - maths - 4+/ C+

Course Information

Course: Administration assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.45am - 5.15pm One day per week set aside for studying or on the job learning (Friday).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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