Apprentice - Business and Administration

Apprentice – Business and Administration Level 3

Fixed term contract for 12 months

Heathfield Office, 75 Old Hawkhill, Dundee, DD1 SEN

35 hours per week

Starting salary year 1:

£17,472

Sanctuary Students provide safe and secure accommodation to thousands of students around the country. We believe that our strength lies in our dedicated staff who help students with their everyday needs.

University isn't always the answer!

Are you looking for your next step or change in career? This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Apprenticeship program. In partnership with our training provider -

Genius People

the program offers you a chance to study for a Business and Administration SCQF Level 6 nationally recognised qualification, all whilst gaining practical work experience.

We are fully committed to supporting all our apprentices during their training. We're looking for individuals with the potential to be future leaders within our business, who is keen to immerse themselves and work across all areas of our businesses with the ambition and desire to build a long-lasting, successful career with us.

Progression Opportunities This role is a 12-month apprenticeship, with the opportunity to progress onto a management apprenticeship following successful completion. Please note that progression is not guaranteed and will depend on successful completion of the initial apprenticeship, along with demonstrated performance, behaviour and work ethic. Where expectations are met, further development opportunities will be available.

What will you do? You will be working at the Heathfield Office. As part of your job role, you will be asked to complete tasks such as reception duties, answering telephone, issuing keys to contractors, assisting the management team with admin duties, invoicing residents and communicating with our students while in residences. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!

What skills and abilities do I need to have? We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability - and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.

On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are.

Age criteria are 16-24yrs set by Scottish Funding A minimum of National 5 Maths and English Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) A friendly approachable Manner Excellent communication skills

About us Sanctuary provides in-house repairs and maintenance services across an extensive portfolio of properties. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to deliver excellent customer service by working in an open and transparent way and building strong partnerships with our customers.

Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata) Pension scheme with employer contributions Life assurance Employee advice service including counselling Cycle to Work scheme Voluntary health plans Employee discounts Wellbeing support and tools Employee recognition scheme

Closing date: 27 July 2026

Please note that initial contact to shortlisted applicants will be via Genius People; Genius Education Ltd. who will be in contact for an initial discussion about the role and to run through their standard apprentice eligibility checks

As part of the application process, your details will be shared with the training provider who may contact you to complete a further application. Both applications will form part of our overall application review process.

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -

www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

Check out our Apprentice page to find the process, apprentice stories, FAQ’s and much more -

Apprenticeships | Sanctuary

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.