Operations Apprentice

Act as the responsible owner for all assigned tasks Ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery across all tasks Broaden knowledge to become a subject matter expert (SME) on all areas of the Operational administrative tasks covered by the team Establish governance and ensure processes are fit for purpose Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless coordination between technical, commercial, and delivery teams

Recruitment administration:

Managing the candidate experience end to end, you will be the driving force behind the permanent and contract job filling process, working with our appointed external recruitment partners You will be responsible for creating, uploading job adverts, and scheduling interviews, whilst developing and managing candidate relationships to ensure they receive best-in-class experience and introduction to CDS After receiving training, you will use internal systems to track applicant progress, issue contracts, and complete on-boarding of successful staff and contractors

Human Resources administration:

Working alongside our external HR consultant, you will provide a key role in providing support for 75+ staff and contractors when they need it You will be responsible for excellent administrative aid to the various functions of our business across all elements of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to retirement Proactive day-to-day management of the HR system and triage of HR tickets, you will go out of your way to help and make sure you answer the question Action new, and manage existing staff and contractor clearances to ensure successful and compliant client project delivery

Training:

Business Administrator Level 3.

Training Outcome:

As CDS progresses and the Operations team grows, it is likely that in 18-months this apprentice will have a number of options ahead of them depending on the type of role they preferred, this might be HR, recruitment, finance, or general business admin. The team is currently very small so there will be many opportunities for growth and progression. 

Employer Description:
CDS Tech is the newly formed technology services arm of Bailie Group, a family-owned group of human-centred communications and technology services businesses. With a strong heritage in delivering critical transformation projects, CDS Tech is poised to become the ‘go to’ professional services partner for Cloud, Security, Data and Digital transformation services – both in the UK and beyond. Underpinned by a People First and Client Obsessed mindset, our ambition is to drive meaningful impact for our clients, their audiences, their users, and society as a whole. Societal impact isn’t just an outcome – it’s our north star, guiding everything we do and ensuring we make a lasting, positive difference.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Hybrid location between home and minimum 2-days a week in Leeds city centre office (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Honest,Confidentiality