Our people share our purpose and vision for the future; to deliver a healthy and sustainable world in which we all live and work through our exceptional workplace services and consultancy, communications and scientific research.

We have been at the forefront of occupational health research since 1969, to understand and remove a range of health risks. These include noise, chemicals, asbestos, heat, dust or vibration and emerging risks from new technologies such as nanomaterials. We are uniquely placed to practically apply our research findings and deliver services to businesses that help manage hazards in the workplace.

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Business Support Apprentice

The Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Operations Support function.

We are looking to hear from candidates who have a genuine passion for helping and supporting people within a leading institution and are looking to pursue a career in this field.

As well as receiving continued training and mentoring by the company, the successful candidate will undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration where you will receive an Industry recognised qualification. You will be fully supported throughout your apprentice journey by a dedicated Assessor.

About the Company

IOM was founded as a research charity in 1969 and has been at the forefront of scientific research to understand and mitigate a range of occupational and environmental health risks. These include coal dust, asbestos, carbon nanotubes and air pollution.

We seek to bring about an improved understanding of the factors affecting human health and to identify, promote and apply practices which will lead to improvements in the health of workers and the wider population.

Our people share our purpose and vision for the future; to deliver a healthy and sustainable world in which we all live and work through our exceptional services, communications and science.

Main Duties

The main focus of the role is to provide effective administration support and service to the entirety of IOM. The role offers a wide variety of responsibilities giving a great opportunity for a young person to develop and gain invaluable experience.

The role includes (but not limited to);

· Organising couriers

· Receiving incoming and processing outgoing mail

· Dealing with enquiries through the request portal (JIRA).

· Booking laboratory jobs through the financial system

· Formatting and sending reports to clients

· Invoicing clients

· Raising purchase orders

· Attending, preparing and supporting with the administration of meetings

· Use of IOM’s digital applications and databases

· Creating a warm and welcoming environment for any visiting clients

· Supporting process mapping and continuous improvement activities

What qualifications or qualities are required?

To be successful in your application, the successful candidate will have;

· A C grade in Maths and English at minimum National 5 level

· Effective communication ability

· An attention to detail

· Be conversant with the Microsoft Office package

Although not required, it could be advantageous if any applicants have an administration qualification.

Think this is the right apprenticeship for you? Click the “Apply now” button to start your new career with this apprenticeship.

IOM is an organisation with a great history and unlimited potential for the future.

Many of our scientific staff, past and present, are internationally recognised as leading thinkers in their subject areas. Our senior scientists have acquired a broad grasp of several sciences as well as their speciality, and this collaboration has been behind many of the fundamental advances made over our history.