Business Administration Apprentice

HS2 Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Birmingham is looking for a Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and staff. The role involves managing enquiries, providing administrative support, and maintaining office supplies. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong IT proficiency with Microsoft 365, and be self-motivated. Flexible working options, free parking, and other benefits are offered. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free parking

Travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle required.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors and employees.
• Deal with general enquiries and direct them appropriately.
• Provide administrative support including filing and data entry.
• Ensure stationery supplies are stocked and kitchen consumables are topped up.
• Contribute to team activities and promote events.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong IT skills in Microsoft 365

Highly organised

Confident in dealing with people

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location: Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

Role Responsibilities

• Working at the reception desk and acting as the first point of contact for visitors and employees, ensuring visitors are booked in and receive the safety briefing for the office.
• Proactively dealing with all general enquiries and directing them to the appropriate department.
• Carrying out general administrative support duties including filing, printing, data entry and document management.
• Ensuring that all stationery supplies are stocked, kitchen consumables are topped up throughout the day and printer stations are fully stocked.
• Contributing to the wider team activities and BBV wider activities including the promotion for social committee events, charity events and other publicised activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong IT skills in Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly organised with ability to work on own initiative.
• Confident in dealing with people at all levels.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to vehicle is required.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Flexible Working.